2021 Tembela Wines Chenin Blanc, Cape Town, South Africa Mas de Daumas Gassac Zero liqueur de tirage

Zero liqueur de tirage

Grapes are harvested by hand

but jeez do I hate this word)

The balance is in foudre and vats

2021 Tembela Wines Chenin Blanc, Cape Town, South Africa Mas de Daumas Gassac Zero liqueur de tirageBaenele sources this fruit from the old bush vine Altydgedacht Vineyard in Durbanville, an area that is much more known for Sauvignon Blanc. In this cooler climate, Chenin Blanc expresses its brighter, fresher side, and is a nice alternative to some of the richer Chenin Blancs that can come out of South Africas warmer areas, like the Swartland. The grapes were 100% whole bunch pressed and then the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The clear juice