{"product_id":"welgegund-old-vine-chenin-blanc-2024","title":"Welgegund Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelgegund Heritage Wines is a historic family farm in Wellington, where old character vineyards are farmed with a focus on expressing the estate’s distinctive terroir. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Old Vine Chenin Blanc comes from a Certified Heritage Vineyard planted in 1974. These dryland, low-yielding vines grow in ancient decomposed granite soils, which contribute to the wine’s freshness, texture and mineral character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the 2024 vintage, the Chenin Blanc grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning and chilled before whole-bunch pressing. Part of the wine was fermented in 500-litre French oak barrels, while other portions were fermented separately using different yeast strains before being brought together. The wine was aged for 12 months before blending. It is a thoughtful combination of old-vine fruit, careful winemaking and the natural character of Wellington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright straw-gold with a clear, youthful appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe pear and stone fruit lead, followed by fresh citrus blossom and delicate floral notes. There is a subtle mineral character in the background that adds freshness and complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrisp and elegant, with ripe pear, stone fruit and ruby grapefruit flavours. Fresh acidity gives the wine energy, while the old-vine fruit and partial French-oak fermentation contribute a rounded, textured feel. The decomposed granite soils add a subtle mineral quality that keeps the palate focused rather than heavy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and refreshing, with grapefruit and ripe stone fruit lingering alongside a gently textured, mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Welgegund Heritage Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46175903711411,"sku":"WW2402CB06","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/WelgegundOldVineCheninBlanc2024.jpg?v=1791377631","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/welgegund-old-vine-chenin-blanc-2024","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}