Avondale ‘Jonty’s Ducks’ Pekin White 2024

Avondale ‘Jonty’s Ducks’ Pekin White 2024

Winemaking

The grapes were picked between 22° and 23 °B into press as whole bunches, and left to settle in tank overnight. The wine was fermented with wild yeast at between 18 and 24ºC for ageing. A portion was fermented in used oak barrels (500 liter). Both the tank and barrel portions were kept on the lees for six to nine months and stirred frequently. The barrel portion was blended back.

Tasting Notes

The 2024 vintage reveals a lively straw-yellow color with aromas bursting from the glass, whilst fresh lime, grapefruit, and pineapple mingle with soft apricot notes and a hint of quince. On the palate, it is delightfully dense and juicy with ripe fruit flavors supported by a graceful acidity that keeps it crisp and refreshing. Subtle honeyed nuances add a welcoming warmth, while the smooth texture rounds out a vibrant and approachable wine perfect for brightening any occasion.

Analysis

Alcohol: 13.5 %
Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3.35
Wine of Origin: Paarl

Special Notes

Owner Johnathan Grieve employs a “posse” of ducks, which patrol the vineyard looking for and destroying snails, which eat the vines. The ducks are an eco-friendly way to avoid using harmful chemical poisons to kill pests and act as the guardians of the vines on Avondale.