Reserve No1 Chenin Blanc wooded

Hand harvested early in the morning, the grapes reached the cellar in a perfect condition to ensure cultivar flavours were retained.  After crushing, the free run juice was separated from the skins without allowing skin contact.

Fermentation starts in stainless steel tanks between 10 and 13 degrees and the juice is then racked into French oak barrels for the remaining period of alcoholic fermentation. Fermented dry, the wine was left on the lees for a further 12 months with occasional lees stirring, resulting in a wine with a well-balanced, elegant aftertaste.

After fermentation, battonage takes place once every two weeks for seven months.

This fine handcrafted Chenin Blanc has layers of peach, lime, herbs and nuts on the nose and is well supported by integrated French oak tannins. The “sur lie” extended lees contact period adds complexity and a creamy, textured mouth-feel to the wine.

Delicious with spicy food, calamari and prawn risotto.