Chenin Blanc 'Skaliekop'

• Chenin Blanc
• Very shallow shale soils in the Paardeberg, being an anomaly as the mountain is granite driven
• Planted on the Paardebosch farm and being very much exposed to the sun, nature and its elements as its planted on a “kop”. Hill of shale if the name is translated directly
• David & Nadia have been farming this parcel since winter 2013 and this vineyard keeps on surprising them with its “lateral” tension, and broadness, a contrast to its neighboring vineyards planted in pure granite
• Harvested towards the end of January, the Skaliekop proves to be one of the most challenging vineyards to ferment bone dry within its first two months in barrel
• The 2020 is the first vintage qualifying for the Certified Heritage Vineyards (CHV) seal and forms part of the Old Vine Project

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