Rickety Bridge Paulina's Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021
| Producer | Rickety Bridge |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Franschhoek, Western Cape |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 12.5 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Extra Info | Oaky & Minerally |
| Food Pairing Guide | Best enjoyed with fresh seafood or alongside some rillete or a terrine. |
Paulina's Reserve from Rickety Bridge has dominant Juicy pineapple and peach aromas and notes of spice and cedar. A rich wine with good structure and a long finish of dried fruit, white flowers and subtle minerality.
This historic Franschhoek estate was formed out of one of the original farms that was granted to the Huguenots when they settled here, and it was first planted with vines in 1797 when it passed to Paulina De Villiers. The estate nestles against the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, close to the Franschhoek River that the old rickety bridge used to cross. The lower flatlands are covered by sandy soils while the hillsides are made up decomposed granite, ideal for red grapes. British businessman Duncan Spence acquired the estate and there has been extensive investment to create a modern cellar, which is currently overseen by Mari Kotze.
