variety : Chenin Blanc [ 40% Chenin Blanc, 40% Colombard, 20% Riesling ]
winemaker : Deon Boshoff
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 11.58 % vol rs : 11.46 g/l pH : 3.39 ta : 6.85 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Medium
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Background
It's one of the most extraordinary places on the planet, along the southern tip of Africa, where two mighty oceans meet. Like an attraction of opposites, the warm Indian and the icy cold Atlantic oceans connect to create an awesome chemistry! It impacts on the climate and the coastline and extends way into the vineyards of the famed Western Cape.
The presence of the oceans is never far away, reaching beyond the coastline and further inland. Here in the Western Cape, winter rains soak the soils and summer warmth ripens the vines but slowly. Cooling sea breezes and mists lower the temperatures so the grapes can develop in their own time with flavours that are intense and plentiful.
You can taste it in Two Oceans wines: fresh, delicious and full of life.
All Two Oceans wines are made from IPW-accredited vines, farmed according to eco-sustainable principles. From the 2010 vintage, all Two Ocean wines carry the sustainability seal that guarantees production integrity every step of the way from the vineyards to the final pack, be it bottle or box.
The oceans aren’t just an important influence on Two Oceans wines. They also sustain life. That’s why Two Oceans supports the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) that helps to improve the conservation status of over exploited seafood in our oceans.
This wine is made from a blend of Chenin Blanc (40%), Colombard (40%) and Riesling (20%) grapes.
The vineyards (Viticulturist: Annelie Viljoen)
The Chenin Blanc grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl and Worcester areas. Planted between 1970 and 1982, the vineyards are situated at altitudes of 130m to 180m above sea level. The Colombard and Riesling grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Robertson region.