False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc 2022
Chenin Blanc
Inexpensive
AB
Anton Beukes (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Hoopenburg Wine Estate
BD
Barry De Vries (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Tamasa Trading Wines
JB
Junior Burger (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Lourensford Wine Estate
DH
Dirk Harris (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Tamasa Trading Wines
JV
JD van Wyk (attending)
Founder, Prophetize
Description
Wild yeast fermentation is key to this benchmark Chenin Blanc. The long wild yeast ferment provides bready aromas and additional complexity to the wine. Dried herbaceous notes, including fennel and aniseed from the nearby fynbos, dominate the nose, followed by a creamy lemon character. The palate is reminiscent of the nose, with great textural complexity, attributable to the long, slow wild yeast fermentation.
Awards
91 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
4.8 g/l residual sugar
5.3 g/l acidity
3.56 pH
Color
Apparent color: lemon
Intensity: medium
Aromas
Aroma intensity: restrained
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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