Illimis Chenin Blanc 2022 Blair Athol allspice and sultanas

allspice and sultanas

Matured in American oak casks

Finish: The finish is blooming

Finish: Floral

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 50

Illimis Chenin Blanc 2022 Blair Athol allspice and sultanasDESCRIPTION From two sites along the Cape Coast, the 2022 Illimis Chenin Blanc blends cool climate fruit from Elgin, planted in 2006 on Bokkeveld shale, with younger vines on Stellenboschs decomposed granite. Hand harvested on 10 February in Stellenbosch and 10 & 22 March in Elgin, the grapes were whole bunch pressed after overnight cold storage. Fermented spontaneously in neutral oak and matured for seven months on the lees, the wine was lightly