Because of the position at the bottom of the valley, the vines are 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.

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 settles 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.

“On the nose, we pick up a variety of stone fruits like pear and apricot accompanied by delicate hints of white flower, 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 emphasises and elevates freshness to the wine.” – Paul Jordaan

ANALYSIS: ALC 13% | RS 1.6 g/l | TA 5.7 g/l | pH 3.28