Chenin Blanc 78%
Chardonnay 22%
W.O Swartland (Paardeberg)
Soil: Granite
Alcohol Vol: 12%
In the vineyards
Planted in 2002 & 1999.
Farming: dry farm bush vines.
Exposition: east and southwest facing slopes.
In the cellar
40% of the Chenin Blanc fermented on the skins for 7 days destemmed. Pressed and aged in combination of old 228L French oak barrels and Foudre for 10 months. The Chardonnay fermented and aged in old 228L French oak barrels for 10 months.
Christian Eedes: Lemon, naartjie, orange, spice and some leesy funkiness on the nose while the palate is lean with snappy acidity and a saline finish. 90pt.