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De Trafford Stellenbosch

'Straw Wine' Chenin Blanc, 2021

375ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
Imported: 24 Bottles
Last 18 bottles of this vintage in stock
Was: $86
$68.80
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Varietal Composition: Chenin Blanc (100%)
ABV: 10.45%
RS: 259 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 0 - 10 years

Description

The first of its kind in South Africa. This is De Trafford's twenty fourth year of producing this treasured wine.

Attractive deep yellow color. Intense honey, apricot, nuts and passion fruit nose. The palate is sweet and concentrated with enough acidity and oak tannins to compliment and deliver a long, lingering finish.

This wine is a dessert all on its own - a real treat after the meal. Delicious with biscotti and various nuts. Compliments slightly tart fruit desserts and good pates beautifully
The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness and laid out on drying racks in 70% shade for about 3 weeks. This allows the grapes to concentrate sugars, acids and flavors, before re-harvesting in the cool mornings. Fermented with natural yeasts and matured for 19 months using 50% new 225L French oak barrels. Racked while in barrel to remove heavy sediment.

Production: 279 cases

These are naturally made, living wines which may deposit a sediment and / or tartrate crystals. Keep below 18°C to avoid the possibility of re-fermentation.

Winemaker : David Trafford
With an international reputation for excellence, the South African De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains.

Flavor Profiles

honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

apricots

Apricots

nuts

Nuts

guava

Guava

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Widely regarded as the heart of South African fine wine, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Nestled between rugged mountains and cooled by ocean breezes from nearby False Bay, the region produces wines of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. Stellenbosch is especially renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Syrah, alongside South Africa's iconic Pinotage. With a winemaking history dating back more than 300 years, Stellenbosch continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the Cape Winelands. Explore our collection of Stellenbosch wines and discover the region that defines South African wine excellence.

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