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Information about "De Trafford Skin Macerated Chenin Blanc 2021"

Radiating a lovely golden hue in the glass, the De Trafford Skin Macerated Chenin Blanc 2021 unfolds an immensely complex bouquet. The nose entices with aromas of seductive honey, peach stone, salted butter, and nuts. Skin fermentation accentuates the multidimensional flavor profiles of this remarkable varietal. On the palate, a generous and full-bodied experience delights with opulent fruit intensity, beautifully balanced by a fine tannin structure and subtle oak notes. The finish resonates long, revealing an elegantly complex and pleasantly dry character. The skin maceration elevates the delectable Chenin Blanc aromas—best served slightly warmer than most white wines and cooler than red, ideally at around 15°C.

Treatment in the cellar

The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness, fully destemmed and crushed upon arrival at the winery, then fermented in open stainless steel tanks with regular immersion of the skins for a week. The fermentation occurred spontaneously, meaning no commercial yeasts were added; only the natural wild yeasts present on the fruit and surrounding area initiated the process. With the exception of a small amount of SO2, no additions were made to the wine. Just before fermentation completed, the wine was pressed and transferred to oak barrels to finish both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, before being bottled by hand without filtration.

Properties "De Trafford Skin Macerated Chenin Blanc 2021"
Main grape varietal: Chenin Blanc
Wine region: Stellenbosch
acidity level: low
bottle closure: cork
bottle size [liter]: 0,75
country of origin: South Africa
free SO₂ content [mg/l]: 2.0
ratings: John Platter 4.5 Sterne
single varietal / blend: mono varietal
vinification and maturation: wooden barrel
vintage: 2021
wine style: dry
wine type: White wine

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Wine Awards:
  • John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 93 Points
Awards of previous vintages:
  • 2020 Vintage - John Platter: 4.5 Stars
Legal drinking age 16
Distributor Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf
Recommended dishes Thunfisch, Brathänchen, Ziegenkäse
Grape varietals Chenin Blanc
Serving temperature [°C] 14 -15 °C
Storable up to (at perfect conditions) 2030
Winemaker David Trafford
Address: De Trafford Wines (Pty) Ltd De Trafford, Mont Fleur Farm, Blaauwklippen Rd, Stellenbosch, 7599
Phone number: +27 (0)21 880 1611
Mail: info@detrafford.co.za
Nutrition allergens enthält Sulfite
Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: 14
Residual sugar [g/l] 1.6
SO2 Content [mg/l] 22
free SO2 Content [mg/l] 2
pH-value 3.49
Acid content [g/l] 5