VN Vintners Sonwater 2023
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90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Clairette Blanche
Sunlight and water, two powerful forces of nature beyond man's control. But, when favoured with the perfect balance, these two components create the essence of farming. Sonwater is an expression of the gratitude experienced when this balance is found by capturing water and sunlight in the form of wine.
Sonwater 2023 was inspired by the famous 1960’s Lieberstein blend and consists of 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Clairette Blanche.
Chenin Blanc was sourced the old bush vine block on the Langkloof farm, Swartland, planted in 1979. Clairette Blanche came from the 1984 Esperance block, just outside of Worcester.
Winemaking Process:
Whole bunch pressed & naturally fermented, it is barrel aged for 10 months before bottling
Taste Profile:
Inspired by the famous 1960’s Lieberstein blend and consists of Chenin Blanc and Clairette Blanche. Contrary to its counterpart, Sonwater is not a semi-sweet wine.
The nose shows flinty reduction, peach, soft citrus, and hay while the palete is taut but equally not without weight. Dense fruit and snappy acidity, the finish wonderfully salty-savoury