BARTÀS

The name

We found our way and finally jumped to start another (wine) adventure.

The variety

Chenin Blanc is a very honest variety. We are trying to explore all aspects of the grape and while doing so, apply what we have learned and repeat.

The vineyard

Because it is facing directly into the predominant south eastern wind direction and it is close to the ocean.
Both of these have a phenomenal cooling effect during the summer months as well as the general growing pattern throughout

the year. It is the perfect conditions for a crisp and energetic Chenin blanc

The story

Chenin Blanc bush vines, planted in 1978, on shallow and warm granite soils in the Helderberg, the most southern part of the Stellenbosch region. Hand picked and whole bunch pressed into old oak barrels, spontaneously fermented and matured in 500 litres barrels for 12 months, before racked and bottled.

The descriptors

On the nose, we pick up a couple of different notes of citrus, fresh fruits, green pineapple and cantaloupe. The pallet is flinty, precise and on point. Pure fruit plays off against a snappy, racy acidity before a finish that is long and pithy, wonderfully

refined with a crystalline structure.