Brookdale Estate2024 Mason Road Chenin Blanc, Brookdale Estate
Paarl, South AfricaVintage: 2024
Pale straw with a green glimmer, this Chenin Blanc brims with aromas of green apple, quince, and citrus blossom, lifted by hints of honeysuckle. On the palate it’s crisp and lively – pear, lemon zest, and melon flowing into a mineral backbone. Zesty acidity keeps everything vibrant, finishing clean and refreshing.
For when: you need a mid-week pick-me-up that feels like a treat.
Pairs with: grilled calamari, caprese salad, or fried chicken on a sunny afternoon.
If this wine were a tune, it’d be an upbeat chorus you can’t stop humming.
Brookdale Estate lies in the foothills of the Du Toitskloof mountains in Paarl, where old vines and cooling breezes bring balance and freshness to the Cape’s classic varieties. The Mason Road range is about accessibility and brightness – wines crafted to deliver everyday quality with a splash of personality.
Whats in the bottle
Chenin Blanc 100%
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Description
The Mason Road Chenin Blanc is made from the oldest vines that could be salvaged when the estate was acquired, with blocks from 1985 and 1993 adding depth and concentration to the blend. Situated at the foot of the Du Toitskloof Pass, the vineyard is planted in granite-rich soils with clay and quartz. The clay element offers high water retention properties and releases much needed water during the warm summer months. The lowest part of the estate is at 220 metres above sea level, climbing to 330m at the highest part. At this altitude, the vines are exposed to strong winds that naturally reduce yields and offer a much-needed cooling influence in Paarl’s warm, dry climate. The Chenin Blanc vines are trellised, and the vineyard is manually cultivated, with a commitment to sustainable farming. Natural predators are used in place of pesticides and the vines are hand-harvested.
The 1993 block of Chenin Blanc was picked in four batches at different degrees of ripeness. The pre-cooled fruit was destemmed, crushed, gently pressed and the free run juice was settled overnight. Fermentation took place in a combination of stainless steel tanks (85%) and old French oak barrels (15%). The final blend was made up after 11 months of ageing on the lees.
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