Zevenwacht - The Tin Mine White Blend, Stellenbosch - 2019 (750ml)

Wine Composition

60% Chenin,  22% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier & 8% Semillion

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

13.5%

TA

5.6 g/l

pH

3.27

RS

2.3 g/l

Vineyards /Vintage   

The Chenin Blanc comes from low yielding old vines (38 years). All these vineyards are lying at altitudes that range from 300-500 meters above sea level; these higher elevated slopes tend to give the blending partners a beautiful natural acidity, resulting in a pleasant pungency. The richness and full-bodied fruit has been accentuated by the open canopies of the vineyards during ripening. All these flavours are backed with a flinty minerality from the decomposed granite soils of the Polkadraai Hills.

Cellar Techniques

After pressing, 100% of the juice was settled and racked to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill 500L barrels. 10 months barrel ageing on the lees for a richer mouthfeel and complexity without dominating the wine with oak – respecting the fruit. Extended post-fermentation lees contact lends a mid-palate weight and a creamy texture. 100% barrel fermented and matured for 10 months.

Winemaker

Name - Jacques Viljoen

Winery

Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. A leader in wine tourism, Zevenwacht was one of the first Wine Estates to establish a restaurant, hotel and conference facility, Cheesery and Spa on the Estate.
The wines of Zevenwacht are distinguished by their classic style and finely crafted elegance. Winemaker Jacques Viljoen honours century-old wine-making traditions, yet is boldly innovative, welcoming the contribution that modern technology makes to the vinification of premier wines. Covering 120 hectares of the 450 hectare property, the vineyards are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes. Zevenwacht is characterized by good quality, varied soils and the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals.