Sonwater 2023
the Story
Sunlight and water, two powerful forces of nature beyond man's control. But, when favoured with the perfect balance, these two components create the essence of farming.
Sonwater is an expression of the gratitude experienced when this balance is found by capturing water and sunlight in the form of wine.
Tasting Notes
Sonwater 2022 was inspired by the famous 1960’s Lieberstein blend and consists of Chenin Blanc and Clairette Blanche. Contrary to its counterpart, Sonwater is not a semi-sweet wine. "The nose shows flinty reduction, peach, soft citrus, and hay while the palete is taut but equally not without weight. Dense fruit and snappy acidity, the finish wonderfully salty-savoury" -Christian Eedes
Technical Stuff
Cultivars: 90% Chenin Blanc, 10% Clairette Blanche
Naturally fermented
Whole-bunch pressed
Barrel Aged for 10 months
WO: Western Cape
Alc: 13.5%
Viticulture
Chenin Blanc was once again sourced the old bush vine block on the Langkloof farm, Swartland, planted in 1979. Clairette Blanche came from the 1984 Esperance block, just outside of Worcester.