{"product_id":"noble-hill-chenin-blanc-sur-lie-2022-750ml","title":"Noble Hill Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChenin Blanc is both the oldest and highest-elevation vineyard at Noble Hill. Natural fermentation in clay amphorae \u0026amp; concrete tanks yields delicate citrus aromas underlined by granite minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa    Simonsberg    Simonsberg-Paarl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eProduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e1,100 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e4 stars, Platter's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e91 points, Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur old-vine Chenin Blanc, planted in a hidden crook overlooking the valley, grows with quiet strength and minimal intervention. In 2016 we established a new Chenin Blanc vineyard in deep decomposed granite soils high on the slopes of the Simonsberg. Grapes from these two sites balance each other and give the wine depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was moderate, with a cool spring. Grapes arrived in excellent condition at the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe use unique large-format concrete vessels to ferment and mature our Chenin Blanc. These concrete vessels allow the wine to develop nuance and complexity without imparting oak flavour. The wine is fermented with wild yeast populations, and left on the fine lees for 9 months with regular stirring to develop fullness and depth. The name “Sur Lie” refers to this extended lees ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small portion of the wine is left for extended aging on the skins in clay amphorae. This skin contact gives the overall blend an unctuous and layered flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chenin Blanc opens with aromas of fresh lime blossom, honeydew melon, and green apple. The aromas are balanced by delicate mineral flavours derived from the rocky slopes of the Simonsberg mountains where the wine is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noble Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46364333768928,"sku":"123103","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/noble-hill-chenin-blanc-sur-lie_1.jpg?v=1727208106","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/noble-hill-chenin-blanc-sur-lie-2022-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}