False Bay Vineyards
Slow Chenin Blanc W.O. Coastal Region
2019
- Biodynamic
- Sustainable
About this winery
Named after South Africa’s most iconic bay, which frames much of the country’s premium winelands, False Bay Vineyards was borne out of a desire to make ‘real’ wine affordable. Back in 1994, long before founding Waterkloof – his biodynamic vineyard overlooking False Bay- Paul Boutinot came to the Western Cape to seek out and rescue grapes from old, balanced and under-appreciated vineyards. These treasures were otherwise destined to be lost in the large co-operative blends that were...
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Production notes
Slow Chenin Blanc is not fermented with fast-acting, or aroma-‘enhancing’ commercially selected yeast. The grapes are crafted the wild way – old vine fruit, fermented with wild yeast found naturally on the grapes. This magical transformation takes at least six months. At False Bay Vineyards we make slow wine.
Tasting notes
The long wild yeast ferment provides bready aromas and additional complexity to the wine. Dried herbaceous notes, including fennel and aniseed from the nearby Fynbos, dominate the nose, followed by a creamy lemon character. The palate is reminiscent of the nose, with great texture. Ideal with fish, seafood, ceviche, and oysters.