Kanu Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2019 2019

Pale gold with almost translucent green tinged rim. Initially shy on the nose but in contact with oxygen, multi-layered nose of citrus peel, freshly cut mango, peach kernel , mandarin and hints of spearmint. Powerful entry onto the pallet with nuances of stone fruit, a wet pebble minerality and mouth coating vanillins. A certain degree of waxiness attributed to Malolactic Fermentation in barrel. A fresh line of acidity keeps the wine in balance. The palate is left with a long finish calling for contemplation on this most rewarding cultivar.

Bunch sorted, whole-bunch pressed. Juice settled overnight in tank, racked into seasoned barrels following day together with 3% of the settled lees. Natural fermentation started slowly and increased in intensity until wine fermented dry. Barrels rolled every fortnight and topped up with tank fermented portion. Tank and barrel portion blended prior to bottling with no filtration and sulphur added for protection.