Tokara Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch WO Limited Release Chenin Blanc
A Chenin that hits that sweet spot between texture and freshness, with a gentle barrel warmth bringing in quince paste, dried apricot, and a touch of something softly malty, while a flicker of greengage keeps it feeling alive. There’s a nice creaminess through the middle, but it’s all held together by a line of acidity and a subtle saline edge. It’s the kind of bottle you open without overthinking but end up paying attention to anyway, especially with something like salt and pepper squid, seared scallops, or even a slightly richer, sweet savoury dish like chicken with pineapple chutney.
Region: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch WO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
ABV: 14%
Vineyard & Vine Age: Estate-grown fruit from a single block at 320 m altitude on south-east-facing slopes. Soils are Oakleaf, derived from decomposed granite with a layer of crushed rock. Hand-harvested on 6 February with yields ~ 6.5 t/ha.
Cellar: Whole-bunch pressed with minimal skin contact; free-run juice only. Cold settled, then fermented spontaneously in 400L French oak. Aged 6 months on lees with bâtonnage and MLC. A small addition of Chenin Blanc Straw wine is blended before bottling, followed by 16 months of bottle ageing before release.
CSPC: 146539
Winemakers Note:
What the Critics are saying:
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Region: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch WO
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TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
ABV: 14%
Vineyard: Estate-grown fruit from a single block at 320 m altitude on south-east-facing slopes. Soils are Oakleaf, derived from decomposed granite with a layer of crushed rock. Hand-harvested on 6 February with yields ~ 6.5 t/ha.
Cellar: Whole-bunch pressed with minimal skin contact; free-run juice only. Cold settled, then fermented spontaneously in 400L French oak. Aged 6 months on lees with bâtonnage and MLC. A small addition of Chenin Blanc Straw wine is blended before bottling, followed by 16 months of bottle ageing before release.
CSPC: 146539
Winemakers Note:
What the Critics are saying:
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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Country: South Africa
Region: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch WO
Climate: Moderate Mediterranean
Altitude: 150-215m
Soils: Deep, red volcanic soil
Varietal/Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing: Aged in old oak puncheons.
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 14%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 146539
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
