The Fledge & Co. HoekSteen Chenin Blanc returns after a four-vintage hiatus to celebrate South Africa’s foundational grape variety. The Fledge & Co. HoekSteen Chenin Blanc pairs gnarled Old Vine Project (OVP) Swartland bush vines planted in 1968 with high-altitude Montagu fruit grown in shale-rich soils atop an ancient riverbed.
- Aroma: Bright citrus, warm baking spices, rolled oats, and fresh white florals.
- Palate: Sveltely broad texture packed with pithy orange, bruised apple, peach pip, and savoury notes.
- Finish: Concludes with a chalky grip, lilting lime acidity, and subtle hints of rooibos tea.
- Vineyard: Old Vine Project (OVP) dry-farmed bush vines (1968) & shale soils
The team hand-harvests and gently whole-bunch presses each parcel with light skin contact. Free-run juice ferments slowly in a mix of 228L, 300L, and 500L French oak barrels for 11 months on the lees. The wine then spends a “second winter” in stainless steel (Innox) on fine lees before direct bottling—unfined, unfiltered, and sealed with DIAM10. Lightly chill and decant before serving. Pairs exceptionally well with roast chicken, braaied kabeljou, grilled calamari, Neapolitan pizza, or soft cheeses. Built to age comfortably for several years.
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