SAAM The Collaboration Series Fairtrade Chenin Blanc 2024

COLOUR: Pale straw. BOUQUET: Tropical notes of white pear, guava and kiwifruit. TASTE: A crisp palate with a zesty finish.

The grapes were harvested from the Darling and Stellenbosch regions. The soil consists mostly of decomposed granite and sandstone that are well suited for vineyards in dryland conditions. Little to no irrigation was given in the vineyard, relying only on natural rainfall. The berries are small due to the lack of water and give concentrated fruit flavours. The small berries give great concentrated fruit flavour due to the lack of water it received.

The grapes were picked early in the morning by hand. After receiving the grapes, they were de-stemmed and three hours of skin contact was given. The juice was cleaned using flotation before fermentation took place. Great care was taken that only clear juice was used for the fermentation. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days at a cold temperature and a selected yeast was added to achieve the fruity style. The wine was aged on the lees for three months before bottling

Ready to be enjoyed now with the potential to age for further three years

Enjoy this easy-drinking, unwooded wine as an aperitif or paired with summer favourites such as summer salads, sushi, pasta or pizza.