| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | South Africa |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
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TOTAL PRODUCTION: 1350 bottles
The grapes for this Project Z Chenin Blanc were sourced from a vineyard over 40 years from the Firegrove region of Stellenbosch.
The grapes were left on the skins overnight (12 hours) and then fermented in Italian clay amporea. After fermentation, the wine was left in the amphorae on its lees for a further 9 months to allow the wine to capture the essence of this inimitable old vineyard in a very powerful way.
Voluptuous, statuesque, stylish, with ripe stone fruit richness, superbly poised on an acid and mineral backbone. Pear, peach, apple plus some yeasty complexity on the nose. The palate shows impressive purity yet richness and bright acidity with a slightly savoury finish.
