The Oldenburg Vineyards Series is a true expression of terroir through a range of single cultivar wines and the confluence of the 8 natural elements that determine the unique terroir is explored through these wines. The 8 elements are depicted on the intricate Oldenburg Vineyards Series label design. Grapes for the Chenin Blanc 2021 were hand-picked on 2 March 2021 at 21.6° Balling from a 15 year old single vineyard, planted on alluvial soils, at 320m above sea level. Bunches were sorted by hand and whole-bunch pressed in a pneumatic press on a gentle champagne cycle. The juice was settled overnight and then racked to old 300-litre French oak barrels (55%), and 2,500-litre Austrian oak foudre (45%) for spontaneous fermentation and maturation. Spontaneous fermentation was completed within 2 to 3 months. Partial malolactic conversion was allowed on some of the batches.. The wine was gently fined and filtered before bottling. 7,300 bottles were produced. Bottled at 13%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: The nose shows an understated elegance - an expression of how the cooler vintage and higher altitude playing a significant role on the aromas and flavours. Fresh green apples, lime zest and nettles add to the refreshing nose.

Palate: Hints of fennel, brioche and vanilla carry through to the palate. The mouthfeel is austere, the alcohol is beautifully integrated, and the balance sublime.

Finish: The finish is brilliantly long, with notes of lemon rind rounding off the tasting experience.

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