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Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2023

Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2023

R90,00

This vibrant Chenin Blanc displays a brilliant clear colour with a green tinge. A burst of tropical fruit aromas ranging from melon, passion fruit and pear to fresh lime. A well-structured palate with layers of citrus and tropical fruits. Refreshing acidity and good length makes this an exceptional summer wine. A true expression of Simonsig terroir.

Specifications

SKU: SIM-001
Alcohol Volume: 13.7%
Sugar G/L: 2.5
Type of wine: White Wine
Cultivar: Chenin Blanc
Food Pairing: Cheese, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables

More Information

In the cellar

This vibrant Chenin Blanc has a brilliant clear colour and is bursting with tropical and stone fruit aromas, ranging from passion fruit and melon to yellow flesh peach. The palate is beautifully structured with layers of grapefruit, pear, and tropical fruits. Lively acidity contributes freshness and length, making this an exceptional summer wine. It is a true expression of the Simonsig terroir.

In the vineyard

Grapes were hand-picked and crushed. Some lots were given overnight skin contact. The juice was cold settled to brilliant clarity. It was then inoculated with selected yeast strains known for producing very fruity wines. The fermentation temperature was kept between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius to ensure a slow fermentation and optimal fruit flavour production. A cold, but dry winter in 2022 was followed by a lengthy dry spell during spring and into the start of summer. Well-timed December rains brought much-needed relief for the vineyards of the Cape and played an important role in fruit set and energizing the vines for the coming weeks before harvest. It was the earliest start to harvest in living memory at Simonsig, with the first grapes arriving at the cellar on January 11th. Throughout harvest, the temperatures remained temperate. It was the second coldest harvest season in the last 10 years, with mean temperatures staying below the long-term average. This created excellent ripening conditions for the grapes, setting up an exceptional harvest for rosé and white wines.

Ageing

Early drinking style, at its best within two years from vintage date.

Cultivar

Chenin Blanc

Food Pairing

This wine pairs well with beetroot and citrus salad with goat’s cheese, steamed mussels with a garlic cream sauce, whole chicken on the fire with root vegetables and, if all else fails, just on its own for pure enjoyment.

About the Wine Estate

Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.

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