Tim Atkin MW 95 points.
"Combining grapes from Elgin and the Bottelary Hills, fermented in older wood and mostly unglazed clay amphoras, this is a brilliantly judged cuvée with quince, nectarine and grapefruit flavours, stony intensity and a waxy, balanced finish. 2022-28." TA.
Wines are registered with the South African Vegan Society.
A world class Chenin, intense and complex.
Naturally fermented in clay amphora and described by Catherine herself as 'peaches on a wet stone' it should develop beautifully with age.
The wine offers layers of ripe yellow fruit, pineapple, white flowers with a mineral, flinty aftertaste. It has a delicious mid-weight texture with a long, lingering finish.
(Kogelberg Biosphere, Elgin Valley, South Africa)
TASTING NOTE:
Our crafted Chenin is meticulously grown in the cool Elgin Valley and fermented in handmade, old world styled clay amphorae. These key attributes afford a wine with broad layers of ripe pears, fresh stone fruit and white flowers on vista of flinty, wet stone that contributes to the overall texture.
PHILOSOPHY:
Our Chenin for the Fine Art Collection reflects a sophisticated approach to a variety that is widely planted in the Western Cape. A cool site in a unique part of the Elgin Valley was selected specifically for its flinty, wetsone attributes that would enhance restraint and classical notes with a modern new world touch.
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