Reyneke Biodynamic Chenin Blanc 2021

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Nuschka de Vos

Main Variety - Chenin Blanc

Alcohol - 13.37 %vol

pH - 341

RS - 1.9 g/l

Total Acid - 4.9 g/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - White

Style - Dry

Taste - Fruity

Accolades

2022 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 94 points

Tasting Notes

This wine has beautiful aromas of lemon, orange blossom and pear with just a hint of yellow apple and stone fruit coming through on the nose. The palate is layered with a fresh and vibrant acidity. This wine has an incredible depth to it and is complex with a lingering finish.

Blend Information

100% Chenin

In The Vineyard

The oldest vineyards on the Reyneke farm are two blocks of Chenin blanc from 1974 and 1976 respectively. These vineyards are registered with South Africa’s Old Vine Project (OVP).

In The Cellar

The grapes were whole bunch pressed and lightly settled. Natural fermentation occured in a combination of 2nd fill French barrique as well as 2500L foudrés. After 10 months of maturation on the gross lees, the wine was racked from their vessels and readied for bottling early in January. A small amount of sulphur was added prior to bottling only.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Reyneke Biodynamic Chenin Blanc 2023	Barbara Melck	Chenin Blanc
Reyneke Biodynamic Chenin Blanc 2022	Barbara Melck	Chenin Blanc
Reyneke Biodynamic Chenin Blanc 2021	Nuschka de Vos	Chenin Blanc
Reyneke Biodynamic Chenin Blanc 2020	Nuschka de Vos	Chenin Blanc