Old Vine Chenin Blanc Olifantsberg
REGION: Western Cape, S. Africa
VARIETIES: Chenin Blanc
VITICULTURE: Conventional
YEAR: 2022
ABV: 13.5%
INFO: Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflect the unique location of their vineyard. The focus is on sustainable farming and winemaking practices, resulting in limited intervention in the both the vineyard and cellar.
Traditional planting methods were used, and the vines were planted just wide enough apart to allow the vineyard to be worked by horse and plough.
Fermentation took place with natural yeast in a combination of vessels: 2,000-litre French oak foudres, seasoned barrels and stainless-steel tanks, with each vessel resulting in a different expression of Chenin Blanc and imparting a layered dimension to the wine. The wine was aged for nine months on the lees in French oak, which contributed to the complexity and texture of the wine.
A refined Chenin Blanc showing aromas of crisp green apples, white pear and delicate pineapple layered with subtle oak nuances. Rich and full, with a good depth of fruit and a refreshing feel to balance the rich and creamy palate.
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