Description

JAN White (52% Chenin, 28% Chardonnay, 13% Viognier, 7% Roussanne).

Vineyard Management: The vineyards for this wine all come from our Zevenwacht property on the Polkadraai Hills ward of Stellenbosch. The soils are decomposed granite with varying amount of structure and clay in the subsoils and the slopes are South to South West facing with altitudes between 200-350m.

Vinification: The grapes were harvested at 22 – 23,5 ºBrix depending on varietal and site. After whole bunch pressing, the juice was settled and racked to 500l French Oak barrels for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months barrel ageing (5% 1st Fill, 95% Seasoned French oak) on the lees for a richer mouth feel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Note: Complex and elegant, the wine shows mandarin, white nectarine, apricot and floral spice on the nose with subtle oak spice undertones. The palate is focused with a bright acidity and a long savoury finish.

Ageing: The wine has the potential to age for 2-4 years and will gain more complexity and richness over time.