Bosman Optenhorst Chenin Blanc 2019

Colour: Pale straw with a vibrant golden rim
Nose: A mélange of apricots, nectarines, grapefruit rind, honey and almond brittle
Palate: Beautiful restrained mouthfeel. Finishes with a lively, mineral accent

This Old Vines wine has just won not one, but TWO trophies at the prestigious Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show:
1)The Harold Eedes Trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc on show;
2) and the inaugural Rosa Kruger Trophy for the Best Old Vine Wine

A great match for pork chops with braised apples,seared scallops, or a chicken casserole

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Bosman Family Vineyards

winemaker : Corlea Fourie

wine of origin : Wellington

analysis : alc : 12.15 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.52 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : White style : 0 body : Medium taste : Mineral wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show: Harold Eedes Trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show: Rosa Kruger Trophy for the Best Old Vine Wine

ageing : To be enjoyed in the 2 to 10 years after vintage.

in the vineyard : The grapes originated from a single vineyard site called Optenhorst, which literally means 'on the ridge'. Bush vines planted in 1952.

in the cellar : Whole-bunch pressed, settled overnight and the clear juice drawn off in the morning. Spontaneous fermentation occurred in both a concrete tank and older French oak barrels. The wine matured in these vessels for 12 months to build mouthfeel whilst retaining freshness.

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