Dornier Stellenbosch

'Moordenaarskloof' Chenin Blanc, 2022

750ml
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$32
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Varietal Composition: Chenin Blanc (100%)
RS: 4.1g/l
Cellaring Potential: 3 - 5 years
ABV: 13.50%

Description

Bright, pale straw color with delicate scent of wild flowers and fruit, especially Cape Honeysuckle, white peaches and pineapples with a delicate underlying minerality. The palate fully matches the nose with a creamy sensation and a texture that combines elegance and intensity and concentrated fruit flavors.

Awards:
John Platter | 93 points (2020)
After gentle pressing of the bunches and cold natural clarification of the juice, fermentation was completed in 300 litre French oak barrels. The wine was left on the lees until bottling as is evident in the creamy texture on the palate. The wine was made with minimum interference to reflect the true character of the Moordenaarsloof vineyard.

Winemaker: Jeanine Faure
Dornier is a family-owned, sustainably-farmed Stellenbosch winery specializing in Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux varietals. Dornier’s loft-style winery is a new attraction in the Cape Winelands. With its curved roof and the use of face brick and reflecting materials, the building blends creatively into the dramatic scenery of Stellenbosch Mountain. The style of the winery is a visual translation of their wines – elegant, clear yet complex and distinctly unique.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

flowers

Flowers

peaches

Peaches

honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

pineapple

Pineapple

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, with its rich winemaking heritage dating back to the 17th century, is one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine regions. The mountainous terrain and favorable rainfall create ideal conditions for growing nearly all noble grape varieties. Renowned for its high-quality blended reds, Stellenbosch also excels in crafting premium whites that showcase the region’s diversity. This iconic wine region combines centuries of tradition with modern winemaking techniques, producing wines that are celebrated around the world.