De Morgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc
| Cellar: | Boschendal Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Description: | The De Morgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc (1 x 750ml) is a show-stopping white wine that displays effusive aromas of white flower, stone fruit, honey, and toast. These aromas erupt into opulent flavors of pear, orange blossom, caramel, and spice. It’s a world-class wine offering that strikes a brilliant balance between lush fruit and crisp, mouth-watering acidity. The wine comes from low-yielding vines planted in 1.7, which were originally planted as bush vines but recently lifted onto trellises. The vines are planted in decomposed granite soils, at altitudes of 50 to 300 meters above sea level. The grapes were picked in three different passes in order to achieve optimum ripeness and balance in the final wine. The wine was aged on its lees in barrel for 10 months. |
| Type and Style: | White – Dry |
| Origin: | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Grape Variety or Blend: | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Alcohol Content: | 14.22% .vol |
| pH: | 3.343 |
| R.s: | 3.7 g/l |
| Acidity: | 5.9 g/l |
| Tasting Notes: | The nose shows lime, grapefruit, kiwifruit plus hints of dried herbs and white pepper. The palate is rich and round with a balanced acidity and a long finish |
| Awards or Ratings: | Decanter Silver20 , IWSC: Silver20 , Platter’s Wine Guide: 4.5 stars21 , Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa22 , Tim Atkin South Africa Report: 92 points |
| Winemaker: | Carl van der Merwe |
| Food Pairings: | Shellfish, especially mussels and raw oysters; grilled fish, sashimi and poultry |
| Whats in the box: | De Morgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc (1 x 750ml) |
