2018 Chenin Blanc

Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
In Stock
A.B.V 13.0%
R.S. 5 g/l
T.A. 5.7 g/l
SOURCE Smith Vineyards
HARVEST October 10th, 2018
FERMENTATION Ambient Fermentation for 4 months in 1000L French oak
SERVE 10ଂC
WINEMAKER’S NOTES This was our first year using clay tanks for maturing. As usual, we hand-harvested and pressed the grapes without destemming. After the fermentation was complete, we transferred the wine to clay to mature further for 3 months, before locking everything in bottle.
SOMMELIER’S NOTES This is a ripe expression of the Chenin Blanc. There is citrus marmalade on the nose, with white button mushroom and a touch of ginger from the botrytis. The palate has a touch of sweetness but finishes dry and fresh. The botrytis will develop over time. I love Chenin Blanc and would drink it on its own, but if you must, I am craving a bucatini with cacio e pepe (spaghetti with a hole in it tossed with cheese and pepper).
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018