variety : Chenin Blanc [ 60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Anri Truter
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 4.3 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 5.8 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Light taste : Fruity
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap
in the vineyard : We kicked off our harvest on 11 February with Pinotage - our latest start in 19 years. From that point, it was full steam ahead, running 24/7 until we brought in the final Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on 17 March.
Volumes are up compared to 2024, although still 9% below our long-term average. Winter provided sufficient rainfall, and the growing season was marked by favourable conditions, with moderate temperatures and especially cool nights during harvest. These factors have contributed
to red wines showing excellent acidity, deep colour, and firm, structured tannins.
At this stage, we believe the 2025 vintage has the potential to rival 2015 - possibly even surpass it. Time will tell, but we’re optimistic that the proof will be in the bottle when we release the wines.
in the cellar : After crushing the grapes, the juice was immediately drained and separated from the skins to give the wine its distinct
colour. The juice fermented for 20 days at 11°C. After fermentation, a fuller-bodied and more structured Chenin Blanc was sourced from the Villiersdorp region and blended with the Pinotage.