Description
Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn 2024 has an expressive aroma of dried apricots, mango, and honeycomb. Subtle hints of nutmeg and clove add complexity to the pure fruit. Sweet with a finely balanced acidity that lifts the palate without diluting the intensity of the fruit. Layered fruit flavours of kumquat preserve, bruised apple and roasted almonds bring richness, with an endless finish of dried apricot.
The Donkiesbaai label by Rust en Vrede, is a celebration of Donkiesbaai, the Cape West Coast home where the Engelbrecht family have had their holidays for years. The Chenin Blanc grapes for the Hooiwijn were harvested at optimal ripeness, and left on straw mats for 3 weeks to dry. This allows the sugars to concentrate and the flavour compounds to fully express themselves. The Chenin Blanc Straw wine is barrel fermented, and then matured in seasoned 500l French oak barrels for 6 months before being bottled. Only 3685 bottles were made.
Unbelievably ripe and concentrated, this is a stunning dessert wine from the Rust en Vrede team.
Alcohol: 11% ABV
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