chenin blanc grapes

Vineyard & Heritage

Grown and crafted on Mooi Bly farm from certified old vines planted in 1980 and 1983. Rooted in decomposed granite soils, these mature vineyards produce a concentrated, small yield of 8 tons per hectare, ensuring exceptional depth and character in every bottle.

The farm is situated on the mountain slopes underneath the Du Toit's Kloof Pass, east of Paarl Town. Chilly south eastern winds cool down the vineyards overnight and the evening sun gives a slow ripening process.  

The Vinification: After hand harvesting the fully ripened grapes they were brought into the cellar in small crates. The grapes get sorted at the destemmer and then cooled down in the strainer for 5 hours to get the fresh mash at a temperature of 5 degrees before pressing. All this is done to preserve maximum flavour of the fruits. 

After 2 days of settling, the juice was racked so that the fermentation could start. At a temperature of 13 degrees all sugars turned into alcohol in a period of 2 weeks and left on its lees for another extra 2 weeks.  Racked after this and left on the clean lees for 4 months the fresh wine was stabilized and bottled.  

The Winemakers Notes: Freshness in a glass, lime, Granny Smith apple and granadilla on the nose as well as on the pallet. In the after taste you’ll find some more tropical fruits like pineapple. This is all the result of an old vine in mineral rich soils.

The Optimal Drinkability:  Enjoy fresh and crispy in summer  

The Food Match: Delicate fish dishes with lime sauce, goat's cheese or crisp baked chicken.