Wine Composition
Chenin Blanc (81%), Semillon (19%)
Winemakers Comments
The nose is bursting with aromas of white flowers, crisp pears and stone fruit. The palate is elegant and delicate, with flavours of grapefruit, minerals, peaches and honey. The wine has a terrific mouth-feel and a fine minerality on the finish. There is a lovely underlying freshness to this wine.
Awards
John Platter | 91 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
TA
6.1 g/l
pH
3.36
RS
2.9 g/l
Vinification
We receive the fruit within the early hours of the morning while they are still cool from the previous night. The bunches are sorted by hand and pressed whole bunch, allowing for a low extraction of juice. The parcels of fruit are fermented separately in 300L French Oak barrels, of which 25% is new. The wine spends 10 months ageing on the lees in barrel, which gives great mouth-feel and richness to the wine
Cellar Techniques
We receive the fruit within the early hours of the morning while they are still cool from the previous night. The bunches are sorted by hand and pressed whole bunch, allowing for a low extraction of juice. The parcels of fruit are fermented separately in 300L French Oak barrels, of which 25% is new. The wine spends 10 months ageing on the lees in barrel, which gives great mouth-feel and richness to the wine.
Winemaker
Name - Jeanine Faure
Winery
Dornier is a family-owned, sustainably-farmed Stellenbosch winery specializing in Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux varietals. Dornier’s loft-style winery is a new attraction in the Cape Winelands. With its curved roof and the use of face brick and reflecting materials, the building blends creatively into the dramatic scenery of Stellenbosch Mountain. The style of the winery is a visual translation of their wines – elegant, clear yet complex and distinctly unique.
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