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Carinus Rooidraai Chenin Blanc 2023
R413.00
From a Swartland Vineyard planted in 1981 on iron rich granite. Matured in old 300l French oak barrels for 10 months. Expect exotic aromatics of mandarin, fynbos and potpourri. On the palate the fruit purity is shy at first but reveals itself beautifully after time in the glass. The acidity is sharp edged with the wine finishing long and dry.
ANALYSIS: ALC 12.56% | TA 6.1 g/l | pH 3.38 | RS 1.9 g/l
Description
After growing and selling their grapes to established wine producers for several years, Danie and Hugo eventually began crafting their own. Three Chenin Blanc wines are made. Two are from a 42-year-old dry-farmed vineyard outside Malmesbury, (one of the few vineyards retained by the family when they acquired the Rooidraai property in the Swartland in the 1980’s) and the other from Bluegum Grove farm in the Polkadraai Heuwels of Stellenbosch.
The Polkadraai Heuwels Chenin Blanc vineyard is found in the Polkadraai region of Stellenbosch; an area with a glowing – and growing – reputation.
Additional Information
| Producer | Carinus Family Vineyards |
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