VINEYARDS

Sourced exclusively from DeMorgenzon’s own Chenin Blanc vineyards. Southerly and South-Easterly aspect vines overlooking False Bay are managed for optimal exposure to gentle morning sunshine. Granitic soils result in grapes with excellent natural acidity and flavour concentration, a trait further enhanced by our intentionally low yields.

VINTAGE

An unusually wet winter was followed by a cool Spring resulting in delayed bud burst  of about 2-4 weeks, compared by the previous season. The delay in bud burst meant our vines weren’t at risk to early season disease and pressure. We experienced a moderate summer with a few intermittent heat spikes, which meant careful canopy management was necessary to protect the bunches from sunburn. Resultant fruit showed great poise and minimality, concentration and vibrancy, making the 2024 vintage for a special one!

VINIFICATION AND MATURATION

Cool, early morning harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed, then pressed and the juice settled until clear. Fermentation occurred spontaneously without the addition of commercial yeasts in a combination of stainless steel tanks and old French oak barrels. The resulting wines were racked and sulphured prior to blending and the final blend left on fine yeast lees for maturation until bottling.

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