COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Muscat, Semillon, Viognier
PRODUCER
Avondale
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jonty's Ducks Pekin White is a 2021 vintage white wine from Avondale in the Paarl region of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is a biodynamic and organic blend, named in honor of the estate's flock of Pekin ducks that contribute to natural pest management. The wine's identity is rooted in Avondale's commitment to sustainable farming and the principle of 'Terra Est Vita', meaning 'the earth is life'. The estate itself boasts a history of cultivation over 300 years and is managed by the Grieve Family, who champion well-being for the land and its community through their farming practices. The wine's distinctive character stems from its blend of five grape varieties and its adherence to environmentally conscious viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the estate's Pekin ducks, natural pest controllers.
Fact 02
Practices biodynamic and organic farming.
Fact 03
Uses natural yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
Employs a low-sulfur winemaking approach.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jonty's Ducks Pekin White is produced using a blend of Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Muscat, Semillon, and Viognier. Grapes are harvested as whole bunches and fermented separately. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with a portion also occurring in used 600-liter oak barrels, utilizing natural yeasts. The wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of six months with regular batonnage. Winemaking employs low sulfur levels and minimal intervention. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, integrating natural pest control methods such as the use of Pekin ducks.
