Daschbosch Mossiesdrift Steen (Chenin)

Daschbosch Mossiesdrift Steen, WO Breedekloof 2024
 DASCHBOSCH BREEDEKLOOF, SOUTH AFRICA
PRODUCTION
Bush vine Chenin Blanc from Breedekloof on the eastern border of Paarl, planted in 1962 on the 
Mossiesdrift farm which is registered as part of South Africa's Old Vine Project. These naturally low 
yielding vines produce 4-5 tonnes per hectare, hand picked in the middle of March. The grapes were 
de-stemmed and crushed, then cold soaked and slowly fermentated at 15-22°C to enhance flavours. 
Fermentation took place in 3rd & 4th fill barrels for about 3 weeks with a combination of wild and 
selected yeast strains, then left on the thick lees for 6 months and barrel aged for 8 months.
 
TASTING NOTE
An impressive, elegant old vine Chenin. Ripe and complex aromas of mango and citrus with 
butterscotch and spicy notes. Ripe, concentrated fruit and a creamy, textural palate are offset by taut 
acidity giving focus to the intense yet restrained peach and dried apricot flavours.
 
FOOD MATCH
Perfect with creamy chicken and seafood dishes