Deetlefs Estate Reserve Chenin Blanc
Three award winning and unique Chenin Blanc Deetlefs wines. 1 bottle Stonecross Chenin Blanc 2020, 1 bottle Estate Chenin Blanc 2018 and to finish of this collection 1 bottle Chenin Blanc Reserve 2018 packaged in a 3 bottle box. Price includes VAT.
Category | White Wine, Enjoy with food |
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Cultivar | Chenin Blanc |
Deetlefs Estate Range | Deetlefs Estate Reserve Chenin Blanc |
Food Pairing | Grilled chicken, smoked chicken salad, brie goat’s milk cheese. |
Awards | 93 Points - Tim Atkin 2019 90+ Points - Wine Advocate 88 Points - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2019 |
Tasting Notes | Deep rich yellow colour. Concentrated aromas of pineapple, granadilla, apricots and butterscotch complimented by subtle oak spiciness. Aromas carry through to the palate with the pineapple and apricots dominating. Good balance between fruit and oak. Wine has long smooth creamy finish. |
Vinification | Grapes were selected from 27 year old vines. Vine canopies were left open to expose bunches and leaves to sunlight and ensure fruit driven wines. Fermentation was started in a stainless steel tank and was finished in barrels. 100% of the wine was matured on full lees in barrels for 10 months with regular stirring of lees. 70% new barrels and 30% second fill barrels were used. Only 500L barrels were used to optimize balance between fruit and oak flavours. To optimize complexity French and Hungarian oak was used. Only the best barrels of the 2014 vintage was selected for this limited release Reserve Chenin Blanc. |
Vintage | 2018 |
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