Land of Hope Chenin Blanc 2009

Wine of Origin:	Stellenbosch
Alcohol:	14% by volume
PH:	3.55
Residual sugar:	3.5 g/l
Total acidity:	5.3g/l

Rooted in wonderful decomposed granitic soils, this Chenin Blanc is from a single vineyard on an ocean-facing slope of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. Entirely from old bush vines, with naturally low yields and deep root systems plunging into the granitic sub-rock. 2009 was a beautiful vintage all-round, with excellent winter rains, even flowering in the Spring and a summer with hot days and often cool evenings, allowing for an extended ripening season and the retention of natural acidity and greater complexity of flavours. The grapes were all picked and sorted by hand, with the free run juice being fermented then matured on the lees in small Burgundian barrels for 11 months (only 20% new). Part of the pressing was whole bunch. The pressed juice was fermented and matured apart. A small portion of tank fermented Chenin was added for the final blend, to enhance the fresh and mineral focus of the wine. Chenin Blanc is South Africa’s most versatile premium white grape, with unique qualities and flavours derived from this site. This Chenin Blanc has immense personality, strength of character and the potential to mature well for a further 3 – 5 years. We firmly believe Chenin will begin to earn recognition as South Africa’s most premium white varietal - with the Perdeberg (Swartland) and the Helderberg (Stellenbosch) leading the way

Land of Hope Chenin Blanc 2008

Wine of Origin:	Stellenbosch
Alcohol:	13.5% by volume
Residual sugar:	4.3 g/l
Total acidity:	5.34g/l
Production:	501 x 12

Rooted in wonderful granitic soils, this Chenin Blanc is from predominantly old bush vines on the ocean-facing slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. Picked and sorted by hand, the free run juice was fermented then matured on the lees in small Burgundian barrels for 8 months (only 20% new). Chenin Blanc is South Africa’s most versatile premium white grape, with unique quality found in this site. In essence this Chenin Blanc has immense personality and flavour will mature well for a further 3 years.

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