Each cultivar was harvested at its own optimum ripeness and fermented separately. Of the Chenin blanc, 50% was barrel fermented and 50% fermented in a concrete Egg. The Viognier fermented naturally in older oak barrels. 50 % of the Chardonnay was fermented in barrel and 50% is unoaked, but had extended lees contact. For freshness we blended some tank fermented Sauvignon blanc to finish the blend.
Created as a partner for our ever-popular Cape Fusion Red. Upfront, typical Chenin blanc aromas such as peach and tangerine are very prominent. This is complimented by the delicate perfume of the Viognier.
The palate is complex and with time each layer of flavour reveals itself. Citrus and stone fruit aromas lead the flavour profile and later delicate white flower, white pear and lime flavours come through.
RED MEAT
Roasted lamb with garlic & rosemary
POULTRY
Creamy chicken carbonara
FISH/SEAFOOD
Yellowtail sushi with avocado
VEGETARIAN
English pea raviolli
The Chenin Blanc vineyard, planted on decomposed Granite soils, reaches early physiological ripeness, leaving only the smallest bunches to be handpicked. Only the best sun ripe grapes in the canopy, with pip and skin ripeness were handpicked early in the morning into small crates and brought to the cellar.
The acute observation of the cold chain continued by having the grapes stored for 24 hours in a chilled container at 4 Degrees Celsius.
Bottle: 750ml
Color: White
Cultivar: Blend
Vintage: 2019
Range: Vineyard Collection
| Range | Vineyard |
|---|---|
| Variety | White |
| Variety type | White Blend |
ALC : 14.5 %
RS : 5.4.g/4
TA : 5.9g/4
pH : 3.54
Cultivar : 45% Chenin 35% Viognier 15% Chardonnay 5% Sauv. Blanc
R115.00
