2019 David & Nadia "Sadie" Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE Their main Chenin Blanc from the Swartland focuses on various Old Vine Vineyards, ranging plantings from 1962 till 1982 and based on granite from the Paardeberg, blended with schale schist from the east, clay from the north and iron from the western parts of the Swartland. Dry land farmed bush vines stood the test of time and it showcases the ultimate reason why Chenin Blanc is their main focus in the Swartland. Whole bunch pressed and

and the wine is pressed to 500L barrels for maturation

fourth generation

Pierre spent two years in the Loire Valley before returning to the domaine

The Staglins are passionate about their business

full malolactic

This wine is aged about 2 years both in barrels and in French oak barriques

He returned with new rootstocks immune to the pest

his father Robert passed away suddenly at the age of 50

Recently acquired vineyards in the commune of Sino (just outside Barolo DOCG

8% Petit Verdot

which was selected from local vineyards through years of research and experimentation in the cellar

His search ended in Oregon’s Willamette Valley