2020 Intellego 'The Story of Harry' Chenin Blanc Swartland, South Africa
$24.99
The nose is redolent of lemon zest with smoked ay and an effusive sea water-like component, almost like a clam bake! The aromas continue and give way to a feint note of white peach skin and a sight herbal twang. The palate is vivid and constricted at the same time giving you just a little bit at a time but with air the palate matches the nose with beautiful fruit expressions unfolding. It is an elegant and understated wine with just enough grip to let you know it was skin-fermented but not too much to turn off the âcasualâ orange wine drinker.
Grapes: 74% Chenin Blanc - 26% Chardonnay
Vineyard: A single site near Kasteelburg
Vine Age: 18-years-old (Chenin Blanc) - 22-years-old (Chardonnay)
Soil Type: Decomposed granite atop exposed granitic boulders
Viticulture: Practicing Organic - dry- farmed
Fermentation: Native - open top stainless-steel with skin contact .
-Importer's Note
Specs
- Country South Africa
- Region Western Cape
- Appellation Swartland
- Style Orange Wine, White Wine
- Producer Intellego
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Fried Food, Crunchy Greens, Aperitif
- Characteristics Wild Side, Flexes w/ Food, Stone Fruited