Diemersfontein The Clockmaker Chenin

Dry Chenin Blanc (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)

Block is situated on a South West facing slope on decomposed granite soils. Bunches are destemmed, crushed and pumped straight to the press. Free run juice is kept separate and cold settled for 3 days before being racked to 400L French oak barrels of which 25% is new oak. Fermentation takes place in barrel over a 2 week period. Post fermentation batonnage is done once a week for 2months to create a fuller and rounder mouth feel. The wine then spends a further 12 months on its lees undisturbed before being racked, filtered, stabilised and bottled. Medium bodied wine with aromas of yellow peaches, pineapple, honey and spice with and appealing acid flourish on the finish. RESIDUAL SUGAR:1.08 g/l TOTAL ACIDITY:5.4 g/l PH:3.54 AGEING POTENTIAL: Mature for up to 5 years

This wine pairs well with roasted duck, pork and fish dishes.