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Hooiwijn (Straw Wine) 2023
Estate
:
Region
: Swartland
Vintage
: 2023
Grape
: Chenin Blanc
Color
: White
Degree of alcohol
: 13.5%
€31,59
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Hooiwijn (Straw Wine) 2023
€31,59
Description
VINEYARDS:
100% Chenin Blanc, naturally dried grapes.
The vines are 38 & 20 year old unirrigated bush vines that are planted in deep sandy soils. At an altitude of 520m above sea level, the vineyards experience a warm climate with cooling evening winds.
WINERY:
Grapes are harvested on six dates and left on straw mats for 3 weeks to dry. This allows sugars and acids to concentrate, and flavours to fully develop. Grapes are destemmed and gently pressed before being transferred into a barrel for fermentation. The fermentation process is stopped by filtration when the wine reaches an alcohol level of approximately 10%. Hooiwijn is matured in seasoned 500l French oak barrels for 6 months before being bottled. Only 3685 bottles were made.
TASTING NOTES: Pale gold with vivid aromas of Seville marmalade and honeycomb. Silky sweet on the palate, revealing glazed apricots, candied citrus, and a hint of fresh ginger. Finely balanced and light on the finish.
| Bottle Size: | 375ml |
| Alcohol: | 10,5 % |
| Acidity: | 8,1 g/l |
| pH: | 3,38 |
| RS: | 204,3 g/l |
Estate: Donkiesbaai
