
Chenin Blanc - 2023
Vibrant unoaked Chenin Blanc from South Africa’s rugged Swartland region, this is a lively and fresh white wine distinguished by clean flavors of ripe melon and stone fruit. Made completely in stainless steel, a brief period of lees aging adds texture and a degree of finesse to this crowd-pleasing wine. An old-school Rhone Blend with contemprary style, a dark ruby colour. Cherry, earth and stone on the palate with a hint of smoke and spice on the nose.
- Brand:Lubanzi
- Region:Swartland
- Varietal:Chenin Blanc
- Color:White
- Alcohol:12.5%
- Size:354ml
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- Country:South Africa
- How much so2 added:20ppm
- Climate:Mediterranean, cold winters, hot dry windy summers - avg. rainfall 350mm/year, distinctive rolling hills on avg. 140m above sea level
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:clay soils
- Vineyard Size:43 ha
- Vine Age (year planted):2002.0
- Fermentation:The grapes undergo natural fermentation with ambient yeasts.
- Elevage:Stainless
- Winemaker Name:Trizanne Barnard
- Finning & Filtration:Yes
- Scores:91 POINTS, Wine Enthusiast, Top 100 Wines of 2021, Editor's Choice
- Producer Website:https://lubanziwines.com
- Total Production:4900cs
- Sustainable Certificates:Lubanzi was founded with a mission to do good, and remains committed to sustainability initiatives across ts endeavors. The brand practices sustainable viticulture and donates 50% of its annual profits back to growers via the Pebbles Project. In addition, Lubanzi is a Ceritifed B Corp, part of the 1% for the Planet organization, and Fair for Life fair-trade certified.
- Sustainable Practice:Yes