Kliprug Chenin Blanc, KaapzichtABV 12. 9% From an unirrigated vineyard with weathered granite topsoil and crumbly clay sub soil, it is called 'Kliprug' by the farm workers because of the numerous rocks on the ground. Wonderful sun ripe yellow fruit with crunchy apple, fresh pineapple and a lick of oak. The palate is medium bodied and fresh, but with fleshy texture and good weight. A rich fruited core of fruit on the mid palate builds to a crisp, dry finish.

The resulting cooler period in mid-February benefitted the vintage with a longer ripening season

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine line of acidity

creme broule and blue cheeses

Made with grapes from very old Garnacha vines

for a fresh crisp and long-lasting finish

The palate is silky and the mousse is beautifully elegant and fine

In the 1960`s the entire village was sold to three Basque families who planted vineyards to sell grapes to large producers

with a charming and expressive core of fruit

92 points awarded by Robert Parker in September 2018

Intense currants

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