{"product_id":"babylons-peak-chenin-blanc-2018","title":"Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc is made from 100 percent Chenin Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chenin Blanc grapes were picked from very old dryland bushvine vineyards. The vineyard grows on weathered granite soils, contributing to the flavor of the grapes and mineral character of the wine. Production is limited to 5 tons\/ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvest by hand at 22.1°B. The grapes were destalked and lightly crushed. Only the first 450 litres free-run juice per ton were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cold temperature (10-12°C) for 21 days. The wines was left on the fermentation lees until bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crisp, fresh and fruity Chenin Blanc from low-yield dryland bushvines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with s\u003cspan\u003ealads, seafood, chicken and other light dishes. The perfect wine for every occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This unwooded Chenin is made from a single vineyard of 38+ year old dry farmed bush vines planted on granitic soils. It offers a complex bouquet of minerals and tropical fruit with an herbal edge. The palate is crisp and mineral like with appealing guava fruit notes. Stephan aims for a fresh style, and he succeeds. One doesn’t typically age an inexpensive wine like this, but giving Chenin additional time in bottle often enhances complexity and richness. Stephan showed us a 2007 vintage of this wine, and it had evolved into a delicious, rich wine of honeyed peach and dried apricot. - Don Winkler\"\u003c\/span\u003e     \u003cspan\u003e- i-winereview.com (The Wines of Babylon’s Peak in South Africa’s Swartland, September 30th 2019), 90 pts\u003c\/span\u003e       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon’s Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949001273391,"sku":"SA1EE506000CBS","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/babylons_peak_chenin_blanc_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487138","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/babylons-peak-chenin-blanc-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}