Tropical fruit and yellow peach, crushed rock and saline minerality. Linear acidity with weight on the palate and a sea-salt tension. A long finish with floral lift and wet stone.
The first vintage, released in October 2025.
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
|---|---|
| Origin | W.O. Stellenbosch |
| Vineyards | Three sites in Stellenbosch. Vines over 40 years old, on red and white granite, clay and coarse silica. |
| Winemaking | Hand-picked. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete, second-fill and old barrels. |
| Ageing | 10 months on lees and 12 months in bottle. Minimal sulphur. |
| Alcohol | 12.86 % vol |
| Residual sugar | 2 g/L |
| pH | 3.3 |
| Total acidity | 6.2 g/L |
| Bottles | 800 |
| Released | October 2025 |
| Pairing | Lobster, ceviche, creamy poultry, goat cheese, Asian seafood dishes. |
The Chenin comes from three sites in Stellenbosch, all of them old vines on red and white granite with clay and coarse silica. I work with growers I trust, on the same blocks every year.
The Chenin comes from three sites in Stellenbosch, all of them old vines on red and white granite with clay and coarse silica. I work with growers I trust, on the same blocks every year.
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