Luddite Chenin Blanc 2022
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RATINGS
Vivino: 4.2 | Tim Atkin: 91 points | Platter's: 5 stars
TASTING NOTES
100% Chenin Blanc
The Luddite Chenin is a real ‘push the boat out’ wine. Niels wanted to express the nature of Chenin Blanc in the Bot River area, and batches of free run juice and pressed juice were put in barrels without settling and allowed to ferment naturally. He also did a batch of fermentation on skins with regular punch downs.
Old barrels allowed the natural grape expression to come through, and no sulphur was added to allow the wine to develop its own characteristics without any intervention.
Appearance: Rich, golden yellow in colour due to extended skin contact.
Nose: Green melons, spice, savoury white fruit with a hint of honey.
Palate: Hint of savoury flor on entry with peaches, spice and telltale Luddite Chenin saltiness on the finish. Good acidity balances the palate from start to finish. Very thought-provoking.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
| Varietals |
100% Chenin Blanc |
| Alcohol | 12% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.4 g/L |
| pH | 3.6 TA |
| Total Acidity | 5.7 g/L |