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The name 

99% of the decisions we make are done outside, in Nature.

The variety

Because Chenin Blanc is a very honest and transparent variety, it does not hide anything.

The vineyard

Because of the position at the bottom of the valley, the block is exposed to sunlight for a relatively short time. That is why you don’t get those ripe Chenin flavour that you would usually expect from a Swartland vineyard. The bottom section is (right in the middle of the valley) a lot greener than the top section which gives a nice mix and balance of different flavours and textures.

The story

Swartland Chenin Blanc bush vines from the Paardeberg planted in 1980 in deep decomposed granite soils. Hand picked and whole bunch pressed into old oak barrels (and a egg) where the juice ferments and settle naturally. The wine is kept on the lees for about twelve months and then racked and bottled. No fining, no filtration, just a kiss of sulphur.

The descriptors

On the nose, we pick up a variety of stone fruits like pear and apricot accompanied by some hints of cantaloup, baked quince and honeycomb. On the pallet, there is a certain richness and power that comes through, a slight hint of reduction and

saltiness that emphasised and elevates freshness to the wine.