Luddite Chenin Blanc 2023

Chenin Blanc is a grape close to the Luddites’ heart, so they couldn’t resist making their own. Luddite Chenin 2012 was their first vintage.

Chenin Blanc

$115.00

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Stone Fruit, Tree Fruit, Pepper / Spice, and Mineral, Toasted and Sweet Spice

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Cape South Coast (Hermanus, Elgin, Walker Bay & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:

Chenin Blanc

Winemaking:
Minimal Intervention
Wild yeast and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Roast summer chicken, pumpkin and garlic risotto, fish tacos

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Stir-fried fish in black bean sauce, Japanese style scallops,

Luddite Wines

Niels & Penny Verbugs started Luddite in 2003, after working as a flying winemaker in France, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and even Greece. They selected on a small farm in the Bot River & Luddite has evolved into an established & respected brand

Description

Luddite Chenin Blanc 2023

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chenin from Bot River, South Africa.

Chenin Blanc is a grape close to the Luddites’ heart, so they couldn’t resist making their own. Luddite Chenin 2012 was their first vintage.

The Luddite Chenin is a real ‘push the boat out’ wine. Niels wanted to express the nature of Chenin Blanc in the Bot River area

Taste Profile: Rich, golden yellow in colour due to extended skin contact. Aromas of green melons, spice, savoury white fruit with a hint of honey. Hint of savoury flor on entry with peaches, spice and telltale Luddite Chenin saltiness on the finish. Good acidity balances the palate from start to finish. Very thought-provoking.

Winemaking Process: Batches of free run juice and pressed juice were put in barrels without settling and allowed to ferment naturally. They also did a batch of fermentation on skins with regular punch downs. Old barrels allowed the natural grape expression to come through, and no sulphur was added to allow the wine to develop its own characteristics without any intervention.

Lush & Tropical Whites

Succulent stonefruit with a citrus backbone characterises these wines. Typically, they have notes of tropical fruit, and come from warmer climates. A touch of oak during the winemaking process also helps to give some softness to the wine.

Expect notes of peach, apricot, pineapples, melon & a buttery texture