Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO - Kaapzicht Estate

Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO - Kaapzicht EstateIn the glass, the Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO from Kaapzicht Estate presents a bright platinum yellow color. Swiveling the wine glass, one can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, as it stands out on the glass walls neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like. The bouquet of this white wine from Cape South Coast enchants with notes of papaya, quince, pineapple and star fruit. If we trace the aromatics further, cigar box, toasted barrique and oak come in, encouraged by the oak influence. On the palate, the Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO from Kaapzicht Estate starts out wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic. On the tongue, this well-balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp texture. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO flatters with a soft mouthfeel, without lacking juicy liveliness. In the finish, this well storable white wine from the Cape South Coast wine-growing region finally thrills with beautiful length. There are again hints of star fruit and Gallia melon. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by clay and granite are added. Vinification of the Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO from Kaapzicht Estate The balanced Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO from South Africa is a single varietal wine made from the Chenin Blanc grape variety. In Cape South Coast, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of clay and granite. Due to the moderating influence of the nearby sea, the grapes ripen more slowly and develop more aromatic depth. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately sent to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Then fermentation takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO is aged for another 12 months in French oak barrels. Recommended food for the Kliprug Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch WO from Kaapzicht Estate Enjoy this white wine from South Africa ideally moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C as an accompanying wine to omelet with salmon and fennel, roasted trout with ginger pear or stir-fried vegetables with fish.