BOSMAN FAMILY VINEYARDS
GENERATION 8 CHENIN BLANC 2023
“Chenin blanc has aromatic appeal which shows the terroir from where it hails rather than obvious markers or notes like other aromatic cultivars. This terroir encompasses the complete natural environment in which it is rooted, including factors such as the soil, Copography, climate and the influence of man. | believe it is because of this that winemakers have been searching for special pockets of grapes and/or have started planting these pockets with design in mind, now knowing what quality can be coaxed from it when cultivated with intent.”
Corlea Fourie, head of wine and viticulture.
WINE OF ORIGIN
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa.
VINEYARDS
The components of this wine are from different sites planted on decomposed granite in the Bovlei, parcels on schist on our farm close to Hermon and components from our Voor-Paardeberg Farm. From young, fruit-driven vineyards to older, more elegant ones, the grapes are sensitively blended together for the best result.
WINEMAKING
Two components of Generation 8 Chenin worth noting are firstly a small portion of the grapes that are dried in the sun for a week, before pressing and fermenting. This does add a small amount of residual sugar to the wine but it primarily adds to the generosity of the flavour spectrum. The second notable component is that of skin contact which adds texture and structure to the wine. Both components are utilized to add appeal in terms of its adaptability with food and food enjoyment.
COLOUR
Pale green.
NOSE
Delicate nuances of ripe pear and mango are balanced on the palate with a sumptuous, lingering finish.
PALATE
Medium to full-bodied in style with a long, clean and crisp aftertaste.
FOOD
This is a multi-faceted food wine which will complement an array of dishes from seafood pasta to salad nicoise, grilled fish to lemon chicken.
AGEING POTENTIAL
To be enjoyed 1-5 years from the year of vintage.
CULTIVAR INFORMATION
90% Chenin Blanc with additions of Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Viura.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.35%
Residual Sugar: 5.4 g/l
Acidity: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3.46
NOT KOSHER