The Sadie Family Skurfberg Chenin Blanc

The Sadie Family Skurfberg Chenin Blanc

Citrusdal Mountain
Sadie Family
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For the 2023 vintage of Skurfberg, we also decided on a seemingly early harvest, as the fruit physiology appeared delayed, but everything pointed to an alcohol content of 13.9%. The combination of volume and firm acidity results in an incredible wine that is basically made for eternity. The typical aromas of Granny Smith apple, pear skin, and lanolin are very present on the nose. The viscosity and volume of the wine, combined with its cutting acidity, suggest that this vintage has the potential to age incredibly well, like Kokerboom.
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Geschacksnoten Full-bodied & powerful, Robust, Fresh & lively
Vinifikation The Skurfberg is part of the Citrusdal Mountains, and the word Skurfberg (rugged mountain) refers to the angular, rough appearance of the mountain. The soil consists mainly of decomposed sandstone formations from Table Mountain and tends to be very sandy. It is truly a magnificent location and highly unusual for such a warm and dry area to produce wines with such enormous texture and freshness. The grapes are hand-picked and cooled down. This is an essential step, as temperatures in the Swartland during harvest are 35°C and more, and pressing warm grapes presents a number of potential challenges. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed in a basket press over 3 hours and transferred to two older wooden barrels until spontaneous fermentation begins. Fermentation can sometimes take up to 6 months, with malolactic fermentation often not completed until the following spring. The Skurfberg is aged on its fine lees in wooden barrels for 12 months.
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