- De Morgenzon, ‘the morning sun,’ was so named because it is the first part of the Stellenboschkloof valley to see the sun because of its high altitude and aspects.
- While the vineyards could be called ‘mountain vineyards’ they prefer them to be known as ‘garden vineyards’.
- In Spring specially chosen wildflowers flourish between our vines.
- They believe that a biodiverse and ecologically sensitive environment produces infinitely better grapes and the beauty of our gardens is captured in every bottle of our wine.
- Most interestingly they pipe Baroque music through our vineyards 24hours and day, 7 days a week and believe that the power of music positively influences the ripening process.
- WHY BAROQUE MUSIC I hear you ask?
- Galileo Galilei observed in 1623 that the entire universe “is written in the language of mathematics”,
- The ‘scientific’ approach to music reached its height in the Baroque period, and it’s greatest proponent was Johann Sebastian Bach.
- No, I know that does not answer your question but it is the best I can do having studied their reasoning.
- Chenin Blanc now the white grape that S.A. is best known for.
- At DeMorgenzon they are totally committed to excellence and focus on crafting wines which express the unique terroir and fruit within a classic structure.
- They believe that the finest South African wines combine New World-style fruit with Old World-style elegance.
- The relatively cool climate and low humidity gives their wines personality, fruit, flavor and length, but without the aggressive tannins that can mar reds in some growing zones.
- The grapes were lightly crushed and the free-run juice was allowed to settle overnight.
- The juice was then fermented in French oak barrels for eight months on the lees.
- It was then lightly filtered and bottled.
- Tasting Note: Pale straw, bright with green tinge. Layers of pineapple, vanilla and quince on the nose. The aromas follow onto the palate culminating in a tropical fruit salad, with crisp acidity and perfectly in balance. The lingering aftertaste is of honeybush, grapefruit and a hint of ginger. This wine is drinking very well now but will improve over the next four years and should last for many more to come.
- Enjoy this powerful and full-bodied white on its own or would really suit a rich dish, such as foie-gras or pork.
- Robert Parker 91 points rating.
- Runner up in Wine Magazine Chenin Blanc challenge.
4th Wine: De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc
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