Donkiesbaai Steen Chenin Blanc 2023
- Donkiesbaai
- white wine - dry
- South Africa
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 92 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: 93 Punkte
€33.95*
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Information about "Donkiesbaai Steen Chenin Blanc 2023"
The Donkiesbaai Steen Chenin Blanc presents a vibrant straw-yellow color, captivating with its enticing aroma profile. This delightful medium-bodied white wine, originating from venerable Chenin Blanc vines in Piekenierskloof, unfolds a bouquet highlighted by notes of fruit salad, vanilla, and lemon meringue. On the palate, it reveals flavors of pineapple, dried apple, and chamomile, accompanied by a creamy, dry mouthfeel and lively acidity, with hints of almond biscuit, lemon cream, and a whisper of white pepper. The term Steen refers to the ancient Afrikaans name for Chenin Blanc, while Donkiesbaai translates to 'Donkey Bay'—a picturesque coastal bay on the West Coast.
Its complexity is a product of the distinctive terroir found in the Piekenierskloof region, resulting in a wine that is both elegant and easily approachable.
The grapes for the Donkiesbaai Steen Chenin Blanc were destemmed, crushed, pressed, and allowed to rest overnight, then fermented in a blend of stainless steel tanks, French barrels, and concrete eggs.
| Main grape varietal: | Chenin Blanc |
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| Wine region: | Piekenierskloof |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | Decanter Silber (90 - 94 Punkte), John Platter 4.5 Sterne |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Beton-Ei, wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | white wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 92 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: 93 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2022 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2022 - Decanter Awards 2023: Silber
- Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2019 - Tim Atkin 2020: 91 Punkte
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Fisch & Meeresfrüchte |
| Grape varietals | Chenin Blanc |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 8 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2027 |
| Winemaker | Danielle le Roux |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.22 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 1.42 |
| pH-value | 3.5 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.67 |