Crafted by winemaker Janno Briers-Louw in the Agter-Paarl region, grapes for the Eenzaamheid Chenin Blanc 2021 were hand-picked from old bush vines planted in 1985. Whole-bunch pressed, juice was then barrel fermented at temperatures ranging from 12-15°C, with no malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged sur lie in 300-litre and 400-litre French oak barrels, with regular stirring of the lees for extra complexity and a rounder mouthfeel. Residual sugar: 1.7g/l. Bottled at 13.7%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Attractive aromas of bruised yellow apples, hay and a touch of beeswax.

Palate: The palate displays a lovely richness and a fleshy mid-palate texture as derived from the sur lie ageing process, while the fruit flavours are perfectly balanced by the wine’s crisp acidity. The oak component never overpowers the wine’s inherent varietal notes but adds subtle interest in the background.

Finish: Lengthy flavours of baked apple pie and winter melon linger on the finish.

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