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STELLENRUST - CHENIN BLANC 2020

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This Chenin Blanc shows strong lime and some tropical fruit on the nose with a mineral palate of grape fruit and pear drop.

Tasting Notes

A wine for any celebratory occasion. It is made in the 'Prosecco' - style - with 2nd fermentation in the tank.

Blend Information
Chenin Blanc & Muscat de Alexandrie
Food Suggestions

It pairs excellently with fresh oysters with a cranberry dressing or spicy seafood dishes and proves to be great company for fresh garden salads with a coriander twist.

In The Vineyard
15-32 year old Chenin Blanc vineyards (bush vine), decomposed granite, Bottelary
34 year old Muscat de Alexandrie vineyards (bush vine), dryland granite, Bottelary
About The Harvest
Grapes are selected from specially grown vineyards in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch. Bunches are picked at about 18-19 Balling in the early mornings.
In The Cellar
The grapes are whole pressed and only soft pressure applied to get out the purest juice delivering the restraint apple aromas Chenin blanc so pleasantly offers.

The juice is fermented extremely cold in tank and then allowed lees maturation for about 3 months prior to finishing and bottling. The residual sugar is rounded to perfection by a splash of Muscat de Alexandrie just before bottling to deliver an exotic richness to the lovely apple and fresh lime acidity of Chenin Blanc.