6 flessen van 75 cl Thistle & Weed - Duwweltjie - 2023 - Wit - Chenin Blanc

Samenstelling

Inspired and named after the Duwweltjies (Tribulus terrestris - Devils thorns) growing in the vineyard that cling to the soles of your shoes-reminders of paths travelled and those yet to be explored. This Chenin blanc is sourced from a heritage bush vine vineyard, planted in 1961, on the north western tip of the Muldersvlei bowl in Paarl 

VITICULTURE
This heritage bush vine vineyard, planted in 1961 is well-established in a duplex sand and clay soil. Careful canopy management and pruning ensures the crop is balanced, the vines are tended to and longevity ensured.

WINEMAKING
The grapes were delicately whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented in older French oak barrels, only the free run juice was used. The lees was stirred (battonage) for the first month, and allowed to mature on the lees for 10 months prior to bottling, unfixed and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTE
Notes of citrus, tangy grapefruit zest and the versatile charm of a queen pineapple both on the nose and palate paired with subtle stone fruit and a pithy texture. An effortless interplay of layered creaminess with a refreshing and lively finish.

ANALYSIS
Alc 13% pH3.22 TA 6.5g/I RS 4.2g/l
Wine of Origin: Paarl 100% Old Vine Chenin blanc

AWARDS
2016: Platter 5 stars, 93 WM, 93 as. 89 TA
2017: Platter 5 stars, 96 WM, 90 TA
2018: Platter 5 stars, 93 TA, 94 WM
2019: Platter 5 stars, 94 TA, 92 WM
2020: Platter 5 stars, 94 TA, 94 WM
2021: Platter 4.5 stars, 94 TA, 94 WM
2022: Platter 4.5 stars, 94 WM, 94 TA
2023: 96 WM