Skurfberg 2019

On the nose, nice notes of citrus and apricot. The taste is nicely balanced with a slightly oily structure. The aftertaste is long and overwhelming.

Appellation Swartland

Grape variety chenin blanc

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

No availibility at this moment

€61.95

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
The Sadie Family Wines	South Africa	Olifantsrivier

About the winemaker Eben Sadie is counted among the pioneers in South African viticulture. Because of his insight it can be said, that the Swartland region came in a completely different light. It was Eben, who found the older vineyards here and made his famous Columella and Palladius. In 2012 he started a series of wines, also called the Ouwingerd series. A series of wines from vineyards with very old vines and the wines made from them are stunning. Through low yields and the craftsmanship of Eben Sadie, a new series of top wines from the Cape is born.

Vineyard management Organic-Biodynamics

Details

Vineyard	Wine of only chenin blanc coming from three vineyards in Olifantsrivier. An area known for its mass production, but fortunately Eben Sadie has found vineyards here that have not been affected by herbicides and pesticides that are so often used here. The soil consists of sandy rocks and has a very sandy character. There is little rainfall in this region and the vines have had to work hard to survive without irrigation. One vineyard gives aromatic fruit, the second earthy character and terroir, while the third and highest vineyard provides acidity and fraîcheur.
Vinification	Grapes from the vineyards are vinified separately and are first cooled back for 3 hours after harvest. Fermentation starts spontaneously and this lasts up to 6 months, after which malolactic fermentation is also completed. The wine is not clarified nor filtered and is best decanted before drinking.
Vintage	2019
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	10 years and more after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13%
Closure	Natural cork