Cape Of Good Hope Riebeeksriver Chenin Blanc 750ml

Basie van Lill of Arbeidsend and Jozua Visser of Oudam have owned and worked these vineyards for decades. e vines share space with fynbos and Rooibos tea bushes while sheep also graze the land. Planted in 1964, the vines are on either red sand or clay on the Skurfberg Mountain, surrounded by fynbos. e area’s height above sea level, naturally low rainfall and treasury of old vines that don’t have the benefit of irrigation, results in intense and balanced wines. e hot days are tempered by refreshing cool nights due to the land’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean (Lamberts Bay). All of these factors, along with the age and balance of these bush vines, contribute to ripeness, intense fruit and wines with a high natural acidity.  Tasting Notes: A wisp of spice adds a teasing, tempting note to ripe pear, quince and nectarine aromas. More of the same can be found in the mouth. Rich with stone fruit vivacity and acid freshness, the mouthful is steadied by a toned oak creaminess and slight lift of spice. Gentle and restrained with the understated oak framing the fruit beautifully. Poised and balanced with wonderful refinement and elegance.