Cavalli Reserve White (2023)

Notes of orange blossom and spice lead to bountiful layers of fruit: yellow grapefruit, peach and apricot with a tropical undertone of gooseberry and guava. The wild-fermented Verdelho brings delicate white fruit and a bright, lingering acidity, producing the freshest of finishes. The 2023 blend consists of 60% Chenin Blanc, 30% Verdelho, 6% Chardonnay & 4% Viognier

Each component undergoes separate fermentation and ageing for 6 months in 27% first fill French oak barriques meticulously chosen to accentuate the distinctive qualities of each grape variety. The barrels used vary in size from 225L to 500L.  The final selected blend beautifully captures the essence of the estate’s hidden treasure: the second oldest Verdelho block in South Africa, originally planted in 2004. Block 9, spanning 2.67 hectares, is situated on decomposed granite soil, approximately 250 meters above sea level, with a slight north-western orientation.

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