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Spice Route Tarragon Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024 is a rich, expressive Swartland Chenin Blanc from a single vineyard planted in 1978. Full-flavoured fruit, layered aromatics and gentle oak create a memorable South African white wine with depth and texture.
ACCOLADES:
Allow the wine some bottle time, then pair it with rich crustaceans or lightly spiced dishes that complement its texture and fruit intensity.
The wine opens with fresh pineapple, stone fruit, candied pear and a hint of fennel. The palate is full and moreish from time spent in oak, showing tropical and citrus flavours with a pithy, dry finish.
Tarragon 2024 comes from a Swartland vineyard planted in 1978, now in its 45th year. These trellised vines grow on a south-east slope in koffieklip soils decomposed granite mixed with iron-rich clay. Dryland farming keeps the berries small and concentrated, giving this old vine Chenin its distinctive power.
Harvesting started late on 26 February 2024 at 23.4° balling. The team handpicked the fruit, destemmed the bunches and pressed them gently. After 48 hours of settling in stainless steel, the clear juice moved to 500L French barrels, with 12% new oak. Fermentation took place in barrel, where the wine remained for eight months before bottling.
The result is a layered, expressive Spice Route wine that showcases why Swartland Chenin Blanc remains so special. Aromas of pineapple, stone fruit and pear lead into a full palate with citrus brightness and a dry, pithy edge. Complex yet inviting, it reflects the character of the vineyard and the precision of its winemaking.
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