"Hand-harvested premium quality grapes from some of the oldest vines on the estate are used to produce this elegant, full-bodied wine. The initial fermentation is in stainless steel before being transferred to French oak barrels, a third new, the rest second or third fill. The 2008 won Gold and the International Chenin Blanc Trophy at the IWC awards in 2009. The 2010 vintage won Gold at the Decanter world wine awards 2011,"
Johan Joubert, Head Winemaker at Klein Zalze, has over the years developed a style of winemaking that emphasises gentle fruit extraction, creating clean varietal characteristics. This style he feels best shows off the complexity of flavours present in his more premium wines. In 2008 Johan Joubert was delighted to be awarded the ‘Winemaker’s Choice White Winemaker of the Year’ trophy, as well as leading the team that won two double-Gold and two Gold medals at the Veritas Awards, South Africa’s premium wine competition.
