Discover Magnetic North 2024, a truly iconic single-origin Chenin Blanc that has been a perennial star since its maiden vintage in 2013. This wine consistently achieves a rare feat: combining immense power with exquisite finesse, a characteristic few other Chenin vineyards anywhere in the world can match.
Magnetic North is born from two extraordinary, dry-farmed, own-rooted Chenin Blanc parcels. These vines thrive on a high mountainous ridge, soaring to 520 meters above sea level, rooted in very red, iron-rich sandy soil over red clay. Planted in 1981 and 1984 on a gentle south-east facing slope, these two parcels, totaling approximately 2.8 hectares, typically yield a concentrated 1 to 2 tons per hectare. This site is genuinely considered one of the absolute best Chenin vineyards in the Cape.
The grapes are meticulously hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed. The juice is then very lightly settled, embracing its natural cloudiness, with no additions. Wild fermentation unfolds in a foudre and a cement egg, lasting about one month. The wine then matures on its lees for around 12 months, followed by a five-month rest in tank on fine lees, without fining, prior to bottling. This minimalist and careful winemaking approach ensures the wine’s purity and profound character.
The 2024 vintage offers an evocative nose of grapefruit, Rooibos, and an earthy, saline quality that resonates uniquely. The palate echoes this distinctive character, moving and reverberating in a way that sets it apart. Simply put, this is one of the finest wines the producer has ever been responsible for.
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