Brimming with lively freshness, this cool-climate Chenin Blanc shines with vibrant notes of crisp quince and green apple, elevated by tangy citrus undertones of lemon zest and a hint of lime. The Atlantic influence brings a bright, clean minerality that intertwines beautifully with the fruit, lending the wine a distinctive complexity. On the palate, flavors of pear and subtle white peach add depth, while a zesty acidity ensures a mouthwatering crispness. Its structure is balanced and refreshing, finishing with a refined texture and a lingering hint of saline minerality. This Chenin Blanc offers a fresh, invigorating profile that speaks to the cooler climate, delivering a sophisticated expression that stands out among South African Chenin Blancs.
Hand-harvested. Fermented 50% in Concrete Eggs and 50% in third-fill French oak barrels and left on gross lees for 10 months.
Winemaker: Jean-Claude Martin
Winemaker: Jean-Claude Martin
When in 2002 Jean-Claude (JC) and Carolyn Martin took up the challenge of establishing a winery in a remote corner of the Walker Bay Wine Region, they did so with the courage of their conviction.
The 40 hectares of undulating land on the lofty Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge had never been planted to vines before, but recognizing the vast potential, they set out with tenacity and determination to transform it into a model wine farm.
No easy feat, but then the Swiss-born JC and South African-born Carolyn (née Finlayson) both come from wine pioneering stock spanning at least three generations and two continents!
The 40 hectares of undulating land on the lofty Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge had never been planted to vines before, but recognizing the vast potential, they set out with tenacity and determination to transform it into a model wine farm.
No easy feat, but then the Swiss-born JC and South African-born Carolyn (née Finlayson) both come from wine pioneering stock spanning at least three generations and two continents!
