Chenin Blanc 202 – Ernst Gouws & Co

The hand-picked grapes of Chenin Blanc Ernst Gouws & Co were crushed, destemmed and cooled to 10°C. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Chenin Blanc Ernst Gouws & Co then spent four months on its fine lees, which imparted texture and complexity to the wine. Made in an unoaked style, to showcase the purity of fruit.

Ernst subscribes to the French philosophy that the quality of the grape is inextricably linked to the “terroir”, so he travels to various regions throughout the Western Cape and handpicks his grapes in the areas where they naturally grow at their very best. This wine was made from old bush vines, who send their roots deep into the soil, in search of nutrients, which leads to added complexity in the resulting wine. This wine is registered Fairtrade, which helps ensure that farmers and workers are receiving a fair price as well as an additional premium to help their community invest in essential services such as education, sanitation and health care.