Swartland Dewaldt Heyns Chenin Blanc 2022 26yo spice and fromage

spice and fromage

this 17yo single malt Scotch whisky has been 100% matured in sherry oak casks and bottled at cask strength

A single cask release from the Holyrood distillery

Nose: A decadent opening of chocolate gateau and salted caramel is layered with savoury notes of soft cheese to a touch of turmeric and humidor mustiness

The Den Dulks and winemaker Albie Koch seem to have found the key to success with their simple winemaking philosophy: gentle handling

Swartland Dewaldt Heyns Chenin Blanc 2022 26yo spice and fromageDescription: Single parcel of 50 year old dry land bush vines planted in 1972 on the Paardeberg, rooted in coarse decomposed granite soils and sustained by limited winter rainfall. Yield 20 hl ha. Hand harvested on 12 February 2022 at 22. 6 Balling. Whole bunch pressed; only free run and finest press fractions selected. Fermentation split between stainless steel and barrel (30% new, 30% second fill, 40% third fill French and Hungarian oak) using wild