Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Bush Vines Chenin Blanc 2025.
A vibrant mix of tropical and stone fruit flavours is lifted by a bright burst of citrus on the palate. Seamlessly integrated, with impressive texture and balance. Enjoy now, or cellar with care for up to three years for added complexity.
Viticulture: The grapes for this wine are sourced predominantly from selected vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Swartland. Working with bush vines, careful canopy management ensured even ripening while protecting the fruit from excessive sun exposure. A cool, relatively wet winter provided good soil moisture reserves, followed by a moderate summer with fewer heat extremes. These conditions enabled steady ripening and excellent flavour development, particularly in older dryland vineyards. The 2025 Chenin Blanc vintage is thus defined by clarity, freshness, and strong varietal expression.
Vinification: All vineyard parcels were harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified separately to preserve their individual character. The grapes underwent 12–16 hours of extended skin contact, after which only the free-run juice was transferred to tank for fermentation. Fermentation took place at low temperatures using selected yeast strains to enhance each vineyard’s unique expression. Following fermentation, the wines remained on their lees for a further two months before the final blend was assembled.
A vibrant mix of tropical and stone fruit flavours is lifted by a bright burst of citrus on the palate. Seamlessly integrated, with impressive texture and balance. Enjoy now, or cellar with care for up to three years for added complexity.
Viticulture: The grapes for this wine are sourced predominantly from selected vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Swartland. Working with bush vines, careful canopy management ensured even ripening while protecting the fruit from excessive sun exposure. A cool, relatively wet winter provided good soil moisture reserves, followed by a moderate summer with fewer heat extremes. These conditions enabled steady ripening and excellent flavour development, particularly in older dryland vineyards. The 2025 Chenin Blanc vintage is thus defined by clarity, freshness, and strong varietal expression.
Vinification: All vineyard parcels were harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified separately to preserve their individual character. The grapes underwent 12–16 hours of extended skin contact, after which only the free-run juice was transferred to tank for fermentation. Fermentation took place at low temperatures using selected yeast strains to enhance each vineyard’s unique expression. Following fermentation, the wines remained on their lees for a further two months before the final blend was assembled.