This is the Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented
Chenin Blanc 2017. Rich on the classic Chenin nose; on the palate it starts
shyly, then suddenly blossoms out and grows in depth and fruit, showcasing just
how versatile and enticing Chenin with a little wood can be
Full of golden fruit, pineapple, peach, lemon, honey, some subtle spice and with just a little toasted vanilla wood, it shows lees and some minerality. Perfect for food and so quaffable. 4 months in oak barrels, 20% new French, the rest 2nd fill, given regular batonage to the lees and fermented with natural yeast. We predict that this wine is going to win more awards; it already has two. It will age beautifully. Get some soon. R129 on the farm. Platter gives it 4½ stars
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2018
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