Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2022

The Oldenburg Vineyards Series is a true expression of terroir through a range of single cultivar wines and the confluence of the 8 natural elements that determine the unique terroir is explored through these wines. The 8 elements are depicted on the intricate Oldenburg Vineyards Series label design. Grapes for the Chenin Blanc 2022 were hand-picked between 18-20 February 2022 at 21.9- 23.4 Balling from cooler climate vineyards with an average age of 40 years. Bunches were sorted by hand and whole bunch pressed in a pneumatic press on a gentle Champagne cycle. The juice was settled overnight and then racked to Austrian oak foudre and older fill 300-litre French oak barrels for spontaneous fermentation. The wild yeast fermentation took 2 to 3 months to complete. Partial malolactic conversion was done on some of the batches. The wine was matured for 11 months in 70% Austrian oak foudre and 30% in old French oak barrels. It was gently fined and filtered before bottling. 9,420 bottles were produced. Bottled at 13.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Peaches and cream, gentle citrus pith, with hints of beeswax and honey. Burnt orange peel and vibrant notes of naartjie and ginger add to floral hues of jasmine and chamomile.

Palate: The palate shows ripe pears and naartjie, accompanied by an elegant hint of vanilla and chamomile. The mouth-feel is sublime, the acidity is zesty, and the fruit is incredibly balanced.

Finish: Lovely notes of honey and baking spices linger on the finish.

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