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Catherine Marshall Fine Art Collection Chenin Blanc 2022

R370.00

Region: Elgin

Tasting notes:

This crafted Chenin is meticulously grown in the cool Elgin Valley on deep red laterite soils and fermented in handmade, old world styled clay amphorae. These key attributes afford a wine with broad layers of ripe pears, fresh stone fruit and white flowers on a canvas of flinty, wet stone that contributes to the overall texture.

Food pairing:

Japanese Edomae sushi, Indonesian styled fare, tempura vegetables, pea shoot/ young stem broccoli with lemon infused risotto; roast chicken or slow-roast pork belly.

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What began as a festive three barrel foot stomp event attended by a handful of friends on a South Peninsula beach in 1996, produced a very palatable Syrah, and saw the founding in 1997 of the first true micro-winery in the Western Cape with Pinot Noir the main focus. The aptly named Barefoot Winery trading as Catherine Marshall Wines has long outgrown its humble origins to become a legendary institution which exports to a number of markets world- wide.

Catherine’s 1991 graduation from Elsenburg Agricultural College in 1991 (where she was one of only two female students) was followed by apprenticeships at various local cellars interspersed with international experiences in France, USA, and Australia. Resident winemaking positions at four wineries in Stellenbosch and Paarl led to a solo career in 2007 establishing and running the wine business. Catherine was also instrumental in formalizing the Garagiste Movement of South Africa. This includes a diverse range of passionate winemakers who have a small wine output but who do not compromise on quality resulting in some superb hand-crafted wines. She has collected many local and international awards for her wines and her total commitment to detail and hands-on approach in vineyards and wine production are evident in the unique character of her range.

‘When we started on our wine journey… our intention was to produce a range of unique wines of excellence and, above all, to have fun doing it. As custodians of such an ancient craft, a balanced, holistic, creative, and respectful approach reflects harmony and character in our wines,’ says Catherine.

The grapes for this crafted Chenin were grown in the cool Elgin Valley on red laterite soils, also known as koffieklip or coffee stone as it closely resembles coffee grounds. A small portion of the grapes comes from old bush wines in Stellenbosch. The wine is fermented in beautiful clay amphorae (made by Hout Bay-based ceramicist, Yogi de Beer) and the interface of the clay and the grapes produce the very best experience of the fruit flavours.