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Villiera Wines Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa 2019

Villiera Wines Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa 2019

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The wine displays tropical fruit with a hint of pineapple, citrus and honey. The oak plays a supporting role with subtle spice. The wine is full bodied with creamy balance and good maturation potential.
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100% Chenin Blanc. The barrel fermented Chenin Blanc comes from 3 blocks (2 trellised and 1 old bush vine block.) Fully ripe grapes were handpicked. A small percentage (± 1.5%) of botrytis is considered desirable and adds further complexity. Picking occurred in the mornings when conditions where cooler. Some of the fruits are whole bunch pressed. The balance was crushed and destalked prior to ±4 hours of skin contact. After a light pressing in pneumatic bag presses the juice was settled overnight before being racked to barrels. We followed a low S0₂ regime and allowed MLF on 15% of the wine to allow early evolution. MLF was partially prevented to retain freshness. After natural fermentation the wine remained in barrel for 8 months with regular batonage (stirring of lees). A third of the barrels were new French oak and the balance 2nd and 3rd fill. Finally, after stabilization, the wine was bottled in October.

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