Perdeberg Grenache Blanc

Description

The 2023 vintage was very interesting in this region. The growing season was early and the Spring season was dry with very low rainfall. A cooler growing season allowed for a slow and balanced harvest. The grapes for this wine came from two distinctive vineyard sites that both are around 15 years in age. The soils consist of decomposed granite, sandstone, and Malmesbury shales with no irrigation used. The berries are small with high concentration levels of fruit. The grapes were destemmed, following harvest, and had two-hour skin contact. 70% of the juice was fermented in stainless steel and then aged on lees for three months. The remaining 30% was aged on the lees for three months and a further 30% of the wine was fermented and aged for six months in 500 litre French oak barrels on its lees. No malolactic fermentation which ensures the wine's acidity is retained. White pear is ever present in this bottle with complementary notes of green apple and hints of spices such as cumin. Vegetal notes of fennel, combined with a creamy mouthfeel complete the palate. Fresh mango is in there as well-don't have to look too hard to see the tropical fruit edge.

Pairing

Spicy Maitake mushrooms, creamy polenta with braised chicken and leeks, or tempura sweet potato.