JAN Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Roussanne Viognier 2022 (case of 6)
R1 050.00
Elegant and sophisticated, the wine shows quince, white pear and citrus with subtle oak spice and floral undertones. The palate is focussed with bright acidity that is balanced out with a creamy texture on the mid palate and a long savoury finish.
ABOUT THIS WINE
| Wine Style: | Fragrant and dry |
| When to Enjoy: | On its own or with a meal. |
| How to Serve: | Chilled |
| Our meal suggestions: | Delicious with full flavoured grilled fish, sumptuous lobster and avocado salad or creamy chicken dishes |
| The wine itself: | Elegant and sophisticated, the wine shows quince, white pear and citrus with subtle oak spice and floral undertones. The palate is focussed with bright acidity that is balanced out with a creamy texture on the mid palate and a long savoury finish. |
| What about the grapes? | This wine consists of 44% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin ,10% Roussanne, 10% Viognier, 6% Semillon |
| And the vineyards (terroir): | The vineyards for this wine all come from our Zevenwacht property on the Polkadraai Hills ward of Stellenbosch. The soils are decomposed granite with varying amount of structure and clay in the subsoils and the slopes are South to South West facing with altitudes between 200-350m. |
| How was it made: | The grapes were harvested at 22 – 23,5 ºBrix depending on varietal and site. After whole bunch pressing, the juice was settled and racked to a combination of 20% new + 80 % older 500l French Oak barrels for fermentation. The wine spent 9 months barrel ageing on the lees for a richer mouth feel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Should this wine age / mature: | The wine has the potential to age for 2-4 years and will gain more complexity and richness over time. |
| Technical Facts: | Grape Origin: Stellenbosch Polkadraai Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Chenin, Roussanne, Viognier, Semillon Body: Medium Barrel Treatment: 9 months, 20% 1st Fill, 80% Seasoned French oak |
| ALC: 13.5% pH: 3.5 Acid: 6.4 g/l Rs: 2.1g/l |