Chenin Blanc

The wine is perfect on its own, slightly chilled. Its ideal pairing would be poultry, rich seafood dishes and spicy curries.

The R44 wine farm route produces some excellent wines. Early family custodians knew of the land’s rich water source and the potential to produce bountiful harvests. In modern times, the vineyards have triumphed; with soil, climate, and creative planting resulting in consistently fine wines.

This Chenin Blanc originates from a single block of vines planted in 1980, which is part of a certified heritage project. Despite coming from the same block, there is significant variation within the grapes, requiring each picking to be treated individually.

The wine is aged for a minimum of 10 months, blended, and bottled for further aging for at least 6 months.

This aligns with the philosophy of small batch winemaking, where the origin of each parcel of grapes is carefully considered and expressed. After receiving the grapes int he early morning, they are gently pressed and settled overnight, The juice, which may be slightly hazy, is then transferred to different fermented vessels. To create distinct blending options, fermentation takes place in oak foundre, concrete egg, stainless steel, and primarily 500L French oak barrels, with a significant portion being new French oak. Regular battonage is employed to enhance texture and volume in the Chenin Blanc.