Tierhoek Chenin Blanc 2017
By Malu Lambert, 16 July 2019
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Tierhoek Chenin Blanc 2017
ABV 13.5%
Total production: 3 768 bottles
W.O: Piekenierskloof
Price: R118
Made from the farm’s 38-year-old Chenin Blanc vines, grown on sandstone. The vines are trellised on an east-facing system known as skuinskap, so that the bunches receive the morning sun. 50% of this was tank fermented, and the other 50% fermented in second- and third-fill French oak barrels for a period of eight months. Subtle aromas of straw and white flowers combine with winter melon, peaches and lime zest. The palate is full, luscious and waxy with while a crispy acidity ties it all together.
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