Varietals • 100% Chenin Blanc
Age of vines • Planted in 1964
Soil • Hutton & Decomposed Granite
Elevation • 310m
Yield • 4.2 T/HA
Vinification • Barrel fermented in 3rd fill and older barrels, partially skin contact, aged for 12 months on primary yeast lees.
Oak • 100%, fermented and aged
Winemakers Notes • What a gobsmacked version of what the Helderberg in Stellenbosch can offer! Opulent quince and guava with a hint of pineapple. Perfectly rounded off with a kiss of oak to add complexity and stability to be able to age for a very long time.
Ageing • up to 25 years
Analysis • Alc: 14.33 | TA: 5.6 | PH: | 3.39 | RS: 2.7