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

WINEMAKER’S NOTES Hand selected bunches from a certified single block of 1983 planted bush vine vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl border area. Harvested on 8th February 2023. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 20% vinified and matured in a mix of second and third fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees. Bottled 12 October 2023.

Roasted fresh Kingklip with seasonal vegetables. Lightly spiced calamari salad. Herb crusted goat’s cheese. Clam chowder.