A rich swirl of Chenin characters with gentle ripe apple aromas, honeyed aromatics and delicious greengage and citrus lemon acidity on the long finish. The terrifically generous mouthfeel comes from the long, slow wild yeast fermentation.
Slow Hand refers to the lengthy minimal-intervention wild yeast fermentation that is key to this benchmark Chenin Blanc. This long wild yeast ferment provides bready aromas and additional complexity to the wine. Dried herbaceous notes, including fennel and aniseed from the nearby fynbos, dominate the nose, followed by a creamy lemon character. The palate is reminiscent of the nose, with great textural complexity, again attributable to the long, slow wild yeast fermentation.
3 stars Platters Wine Guide for the 2015 vintage