2008 Rijk's Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc (750ml) x 2 bottle...

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R350 - R800

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R350

2008 Rijk's Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc (750ml) x 2 bottles - Provenance: Restaurant Mosaic Wine Cellar Collection

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Tulbagh is a warm growing zone located away from maritime influences, so the Dorringtons get round this by hand-harvesting at night to maintain the freshness that is key to Chenin’s complexity. Golden hued and full bodied, with aromas of winter melon, peach and pine nut. A well-rounded, creamy palate with great wood integration ensures a palate full of pleasures and a long finish. Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. 40% of the wine was cold fermented in tank to give freshness and fruit, and the other 60% was fermented in new French and Hungarian oak and in 2nd and 3rd fill French and Hungarian 300 litre oak barrels. 40% of the barrel-fermented wine was fermented with wild yeast. Wine aged for 11 months before racked and blended. Jancis Robinson, MW 17.5/20