Stellenrust Chenin Blanc 75cl 2022
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Description
This Chenin Blanc shows strong lime and some tropical fruit on the nose with a mineral palate of grape fruit and pear drop.
Awards
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
91 pts Tim Atkin
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Alcohol
13.49%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Grapes are harvested from vineyards planted to decomposed granite and varying in age, but no younger than 30 years and up to 43 years.
Vinification
Grapes are harvested from vineyards planted to decomposed granite and varying in age, but no younger than 30 years and up to 43 years. It is allowed short skin contact and natural settling in tank. 12% is fermented in 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels and 88% in stainless steel after which both portions are kept 5 months on the fermentation lees before it is blended and fined. Fermentation is a slow natural process and wild yeast ferments like this can take up to 3 months to finish.
Maturation
It is allowed short skin contact and natural settling in tank. 12% is fermented in 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels and 88% in stainless steel after which both portions are kept 5 months on the fermentation lees before it is blended and fined. Fermentation is a slow natural process and wild yeast ferments like this can take up to 3 months to finish.
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