This block is one of the highest on Diamant Farm in Paarl - steep vineyards planted in decomposed Granite soils amongst granite boulders. The block is harvest by hand and the grapes used for three different handcrafted components. One component was left to ferment on the grape skins (natural fermentation) for 4 days, before pressing and cold fermentation. One component was fermented in barrels naturally and the third was fermented cold in Stainless Steel and left on the gross fermentation lees for 6 months. The components were blended after aging for 10 months. The complexity and versatility of Chenin is celebrated, as this wine shows Chenin in a warm climate with the fruit shining through.
Light straw colour with a green tinge. Layers of fresh stonefruit, tropical fruits and citrus on the nose. Intense fruit on the palate with a dry mineral finish, typical of the skin fermented portion.