Aslina Wines Chenin Blanc 2023

Aslina Chenin Blanc 2023 – Skin Contact

Winemaking

Grapes were handpicked at optimum ripeness at the end of February 2023. Wine was left on the lees for 6 months. All done in a stainless steel tank. Bottled in September 2023.

Tasting Notes

Eighty percent of the grapes were left on their skins and fermented for seven days, imparting a beautiful depth and enhanced flavor complexity. This short skin contact not only gives the wine its golden hue but enriches the palate with delicate tannins and a subtly structured mouthfeel rarely found in Chenin Blanc. Aromatically, it opens with inviting honeybush tea and dried chamomile notes, followed by nuances of yellow pear, citrus peel, and white peach. On the palate, it is both delicate and silky, carrying a fine balance between freshness and texture. Supple tannins frame succulent pear and stone fruit flavors, leading into a lingering, slightly herbal finish.

Analysis

Alcohol: 12.5 %
Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.33
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch