Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc 2026

Kleine Zalze, fact sheet (kleinezalze.co.za – linket fra kleinezalze.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2026 Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc – område: Coastal Region (arket: «Coastal»); druer: Chenin Blanc; alkohol 13%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Viticulture: The grapes for this wine are sourced predominantly from selected vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Swartland. Working with bush vines, careful canopy management ensured even ripening while protecting the fruit from excessive sun exposure. A cool, relatively wet winter provided good soil moisture reserves, followed by a moderate summer with fewer heat extremes. These conditions enabled steady ripening and excellent flavour development, particularly in older dryland vineyards. The 2026 Chenin Blanc vintage is thus defined by clarity, freshness, and strong varietal expression. Vinification: All vineyard parcels were harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified separately to preserve their individual character. The grapes underwent 12–16 hours of extended skin contact, after which only the free-run juice was transferred to tank for fermentation. Fermentation took place at low temperatures using selected yeast strains to enhance each vineyard’s unique expression. Following fermentation, the wines remained on their lees for a further two months before the final blend was assembled.