COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
DGB
REGION
West Coast
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Fryer's Cove Chenin Blanc hails from the Wine of Origin Bamboes Bay on South Africa's West Coast, a region characterized by its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The vineyards are situated approximately 540 meters from the sea, a factor that significantly shapes the wine's identity. The winery, located in a disused crayfish factory, embraces this maritime influence, encapsulated in its slogan 'Forged of the earth, Tempered by the sea.' DGB, a prominent South African wine producer, oversees the Fryer's Cove estate, with Liza Goodwin serving as winemaker.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted just 540 meters from the Atlantic Ocean.
Fact 02
The winery is housed in a former crayfish factory.
Fact 03
Bamboes Bay is South Africa's smallest wine ward.
Fact 04
The wine's slogan is 'Forged of the earth, Tempered by the sea.'
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Fryer's Cove Chenin Blanc involves fermenting the grapes with a combination of stainless steel tanks and older oak barrels, a technique used in the 2021 vintage. This approach aims to capture the varietal's fruit characteristics while introducing subtle complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a period of maturation, such as the four months observed in the 2021 vintage, to allow for integration and development.
