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Weathered Hands Chenin Blanc is Dewaldt’s latest project,
a barrel aged Chenin made with old vines from his father’s vineyards in Swartland.
This great wine, with its lovely creaminess, balance, and perfect use of oak,
proves the quality of top South African Chenin.
Boterig en vet . TOP Chenin !!!
druiven :Chenin blanc - Colombard - Hanepoot - Gewürztraminer
Licht geelgouden kleur.
Aroma's van tropisch fruit zoals ananas en passievrucht met tonen van meloen.
Het is een sappige wijn, licht zoet (18g/l) maar met een goede zuurbalans, en een lange fruitige afdronk.
Te drinken als aperitief of zomaar.
Regio : Robertson
druif : 100 % Shyraz
winemaker accolade
All my Single Vineyard Wines are made with minimal interference throughout the vinification. During fermentation natural yeast are used with no enzymes. Maturation takes place in neutral vessels to bring through the unique vineyard characteristics, that's specific to the site. The handcrafted approach by human nature helps to add to the final balance of this unique product".
My philosophy is to create great single vineyard wines from unique soil, climate and location. It's the soil with all the microbes, cycle of elements and the help of living organisms that create the heartbeat for my vines. The location towards the sun wind and holistic climatical conditions reflects the uniqueness of each vineyard
100% pinotage
Aroma's van tropisch fruit, pasteque en witte bloemen. Een ongecompliceerde, lichte en fruitige wijn.
Te drinken als aperitief of bij pasta, pizza en zeevruchten.
Serveer op 6 - 8°C.
Aroma's van tropisch fruit met hinten van perzik. Een medium volle wijn, elegant, goede zuurbalans, lichte toets van toast die het fruitig karakter aanvult.
Te drinken bij vis in saus, gepanneerde kalfslapjes, de asiatische keuken, kip en rijstgerechten.
Serveer op 12°.
Bewaarpotentieel 3 jaar.
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Origin: Coastal Region (Agter-Paarl, Durbanville and
Bottelary Hills)
Vintage Comment: 2015 was the Goldilocks vintage for
Chenin blanc, not to warm, not to cold, just perfect. Ripe
fruit, lower sugars and great analysis.
In the Vineyard: The grapes for this wine are from 3
exceptional Chenin Blanc vineyards with an average age of
45 years. These low yielding (4-5 tons per hectare) mature
bush vines grow in soils that are predominately weathered
granite with open canopies for maximum sunlight penetration.
In the Cellar: Grapes are hand harvested at 24°Balling and
are pressed in whole bunches before single-lot fermentation.
The wine is wood matured for 12 months in 50% new French
oak and 50% second fill barrels with extended lees contact
and regular batonnage for richness and added depth and
dimension.
80% Grenache , 20% Viognier
Origin: Wine of Origin Coastal Region from vineyards in Agter-Paarl
and Voor-Paardeberg - Paarl
In the Vineyard: The Viognier comes from 14 year old vines whilst
the Grenache vineyard is 9 years old with weathered granite and
shale soils dominant. Vines are trellised with one bunch per shoot.
Balance between growth and production is meticulous with low yields
between 7 and 9 tons per hectare. Hand harvested at an average
ripeness of 24°B.
In the Cellar: Whole bunch pressed to respect the delicate skin and
capture the best quality juice with good minerality and acidity. The
Grenache was fermented in 20% new, 40% second fill and 40%
third fill balance in unwooded barrels for 5 months, with lees contact.
Both components were wild fermented. Blended with tank fermented
Viognier and prepared for bottling.
VINTAGE: Non-vintage: (Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (2012) is carefully matured in third fill French oak barrels for twelve months. The 2013 Malbec is fermented without skin contact and aged in Stainless steel tanks to retain the primary fruit aromas and freshness of the wine.
TASTING NOTES:
Imagine the sensual pleasure of fresh, ripe, red strawberries combined with rose petals, marshmallows and the mystical aroma of cinnamon. The gentle tannins and delicate balance of acidity gives this wine its unique character of being fresh, youthful and light. The flavours are playful and mischievous in the mouth with a lingering, lazy aftertaste.
MATURATION/PROCESS:
Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is carefully matured in third fill French oak barrels for twelve months. The Malbec is fermented and aged in Stainless steel tanks to retain the primary fruit aromas and freshness of the wine.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
VARIETAL: Shiraz 63% Mourvedre 21% Grenache Noir
6% Cinsaut 5% Primitivo 1% Viognier 4%
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WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS WINEMAKER: Corlea Fourie
COLOUR: Deep crimson red with a dark red rim.
NOSE: Raspberry and prune flavours supported by a mixture of spicy
cinnamon, white pepper and light mocha aromas.
PALATE: Lovely aromas of plums and dark cherry. These develop immensely in the
glass or by method of decanting. Finishes with lively, mineral accent.
FOOD: As a blend it is a fantastic wine to pair
with a whole range of dishes. Gourmet pizzas, pasta bakes, grilled meat dishes
or just without anything else for pure enjoyment.
AGEING: To be enjoyed in the 3 to 7 years after
Frisse witte wijn gemaakt van vooral Chenin Blanc en Colombar, aangevuld met 15% Sauvignon blanc.
Mooie fruitige en ietwat florale neus. Rijk en verfrissend van smaak.
Perfecte wijn voor alledag of een lichte lunch of maaltijd.