This is our first certified organic Chenin Blanc.
The LedaSwan Grape Picker’s Reserve is 100% full-bodied Chenin Blanc from our non–irrigated vineyard. The wine is bit on the dry side because of its organic wine making methods - the ferment is not stopped by means of refrigeration, so not a lot of residual sugar remains. The rich colour is a result of the wine having been left on its skins for a short time (which extracts not only more character and flavour but also colour from high quality fruit). The wine was matured in oak for several months before bottling and this adds some nice smoky savoury influence as well. Good drinking now with further bottle development til 2010.
Comments: Hand picked Chenin Blanc with a touch of Muscadelle.
Golden Colour. Aromas of ripe pineapple and stone fruit. A rich, sweet, rounded palate with fresh acidity holding the developed fruit together. Appealing honeyed texture intertwined with subtle, caramel oak toast. Satisfying drink now proposition, and also the long term.
Food - with a few nibbles on a summer day or with dinner.
Also available at Sandcastle Organic Restaurant - Sth Fremantle, Essex St Organic Wine Bar and Rakich Store.
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