Chenin Blanc
75cl * 12% ABV * Coastal Region, South Africa
Project Z are a unique range of signature wines created to give the winemaking team the opportunity to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Through this range they seek to showcase the ultimate expression from a vineyard. The beautiful lino cut labels are produced in collaboration with a distinguished South African artist (Theo Paul Voster) to create a visual expression of hidden elements of nature that influence the wine and the winemaking team.
The grapes for this wine were sourced from two distinct Heritage Certified vineyards in Stellenbosch planted in 1977, and in Durbanville, planted in 1983. growing on clay and decomposed granite soils and subjected to the maritime airflow off the Atlantic Ocean, these vineyards were selected for their ability to grow grapes offering a superior expression of the site's unique geography.
The destemmed grapes were given overnight skin-contact (12 hours) after which the settled juice was transferred to both Italian terracotta amphorae and concrete eggs for fermentation. After completion of fermentation the wine was left on the primary lees for a further 9 months, before being blended for bottling where 10% of the blend was made up of the terracotta amphora fermented portion, and the other 90% from the concrete egg. The wine captures the essence of this inimitable old vineyards in a very powerful way.
A wonderfully elegant wine with delicate aromas of blossom and lime zest. Citrus and quince on the palate with creamy notes and a beautifully saline, mouthwatering finish.