Blend

Viognier 38% | Chenin Blanc 37% | Grenache Blanc 25%

Winemaker s Comments

The majority of the components for this intriguing blend were sourced from the renowned Swartland area in the Western Cape. Smaller yields, due to the ongoing drought, produced wine with exceptional flavour and texture. The vibrant mid-palate and crisp finish was again achieved by increasing the percentage of Chenin used in the blend. We use Viognier for its rich texture and floral aromas and Chenin Blanc for backbone and acidity. Grenache Blanc lends an attractive green character and elegance. Oak, as always, are used sparingly to support our abundance of fruit and solely to create a more harmonious wine and add to the complexity of the blend, rather than overpower it.

Tasting Notes

The nose is clean, fresh and inviting with its green apple, white peach and quince aromas, with whiffs of acacia blossom, ginger and preserved lemon. The stone fruit character of the nose follows through with flavours of nectarine, apricot kernel, bruised apple and green almond with an intriguing chalky texture. The wine is smooth and round with slight oak nuances, a fleshy mid-palate, balanced, integrated acidity and a vibrant, lingering tangerine finish with hints of white pepper and tarragon.