Natte Valleij Axle Chenin Blanc 2023

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16^¾/20

Darling, Coastal Region, South AfricaCinsault-centric Alex Milner crafted this white for his Chenin-loving wife, sourcing fruit from 1985 planted dry farmed bush vines in Darling. This was basket pressed and settled 1 day before racking to older 225L barrels for native ferment. It remained in the barrels post-ferment with regular bâtonnage for a couple of months, and then a quiet rest, all totalling 9 months. Wild pear, herbal lemon, and downy lees swirl on the textural palate, lifted with an easy acidity, and gently woven with flake salts which linger on the tangerine pith finish.Tasted: 03 April 2024Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:

$45.00

750ml

private wine shops

Producer: Natte ValleijDistributors: Sur Lie
Grape: Chenin BlancCSPC: 218969UPC: 626990391777

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