{"product_id":"kaapzicht-chenin-blanc-kliprug","title":"Kaapzicht - Chenin Blanc Kliprug","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"grapes-varieties-box\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17215,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16770457},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chenin Blanc\"}'\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1982 these old bush vines now never yields more than 4 tons per Hectare. Unirrigated and planted in weathered granite topsoil and crumbly clay sub-soil it’s called “Kliprug” because of all the numerous rocks on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making Method and Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrapes harvested from registered heritage vineyard planted in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandpicked crushed and destemmed (with skin-contact in press).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural sedimentation overnight after pressing (light and gentle pressing with maximum pressure of 0.8 kPA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter settling, the wine is racked to 400L and 500L barrels for spontaneous fermentation. Fermentation can last between 2 – 4 weeks. The wine is aged in barrel for 10 months prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-testing\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-colour\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eKaapzicht Chenin Blanc Kliprug 2023 would present a medium lemon colour with a slight golden tint, indicating ripe fruit and some time in barrel and on lees. The wine would look bright and viscous in the glass, hinting at old‑vine concentration and a relatively\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etextural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyle rather than something lean or neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-nose\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOn the nose it is likely pronounced and pure, led by citrus and orchard fruit: lemon, lime, green and yellow apple, plus just‑ripe quince and white peach. Subtle notes of honeycomb, acacia blossom and a brush of vanilla and flinty reduction from barrel and lees ageing would add complexity while keeping the profile taut and mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-palate\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOn the palate the wine should be dry, medium‑ to full‑bodied and clean‑cut, with concentrated flavours of citrus, apple, quince and a touch of pineapple framed by punchy, cool‑climate acidity. A slightly oily, velvety texture from old vines and lees contact would be balanced by that brisk acidity and a light vanilla–spice note, driving a long, dry, tightly wound finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-whole\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA focused, citrus‑driven old‑vine Chenin, combining concentrated orchard fruit, flinty minerality and crisp acidity with a gently creamy, lees‑polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered product-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.42%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eResidual sugar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAcidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePh Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaapzicht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaapzicht","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":58159348187439,"sku":"KZ-CB-KL-23","price":53.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":58159348220207,"sku":"KZ-CB-KL-24","price":53.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/products\/2_af8ce5d5-5e41-474f-95ba-68bf15614072.png?v=1688291319","url":"https:\/\/messageinabottle.sg\/products\/kaapzicht-chenin-blanc-kliprug","provider":"Message In A Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}