Aristargos 2024 david & Nadia

This Chenin Blanc-led white blend consists of several components based on Swartland and South Africa, but for this vintage Viognier and Verdelho were excluded because of mildew pressure. The remaining varieties are Colombar, Semillon, Clairette blanche, Marsanne, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, all of which were harvested from both bush-trained and trellised vineyards throughout the Paardeberg region. david & Nadia ferment naturally; 20% is aged in concrete cubes and egg-shaped fermentation tanks, while the remainder is aged in old 300-liter oak barrels. Some Colombard undergoes skin maceration. It offers aromas of lemon zest, salted almonds, crushed stone, green apple, and grapefruit, with salty and mineral notes, a full body, and a long, dry finish. It is ready to drink now but can also be cellared until 2038