variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% ]
winemaker : Ignus Ferreira
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.68 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 5.9 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap
about the harvest: Winter was cold and wet with above-average rainfall, replenishing soil and dam levels. Floods in June damaged some infrastructure, but luckily no damage to vines. Spring frost, rain, and easterly winds delayed budding and flowering, reducing yields - Chardonnay down 50% and Chenin Blanc by 25%. From September, warmer, drier weather boosted vine vigor, leading to an early harvest for some varieties. Summer was very hot, with heat waves managed by canopy cover. March’s cooler nights slowed ripening, enhancing colour in reds. Overall, expect intense white wines and red wines with deep colour and extraction.
in the cellar : Hand-harvested grapes are whole-bunch pressed, then fermented in seasoned French oak barrels for complexity. Maturation occurs in 300L French oak barrels, with 15% new oak, enhancing texture. The wines age for six months, achieving a balanced profile of fruit purity and depth.