Aromatic bay leaf and cardamom hints with a smoky, nutty nose. Creamy, juicy palate with a subtle lingering lime finish.
 
Wine of Origin: Breedekloof & Swartland
 
Essentials: Chenin Blanc - 2023
 
These Bruce Jack Wines are all about pushing the experimental boundaries of winemaking with cutting-edge and ancient winemaking and specially selected vineyards that we manage to our exact specifications. All wines are made at the Estate Cellar.
 
Winemaking
Grapes were berry sorted after destemming to open top fermenters. Cold soak on the skins for a week prior to the start of fermentation with wild yeast; one gentle punch down/wetting of the cap daily during fermentation to keep the cap submerged; cool fermentation at 11-13C, pressed after two weeks on the skins (total) using a traditional basket press and transferred directly to barrel to finish fermentation. 100% malolactic fermentation, 7 months in a mixture of French and American oak. 3 rackings before bottling.
 
Tasting Notes
Hints of aromatic bay leaf and cardamom with a smokey, nutty character picked up on the nose.
 
The palate
Creamy, juice on entry with a subtle lime lingering finish.
 
Cellaring
Can be enjoyed now or cellar at a cool temperature for 5-10 years