(the Liger-Belair vines in this small vineyard run from top to bottom whereas the others are situated in segments
The 2022 Rotsbank is pure Chenin Blanc from Swartland that Sadie told me he had waited 14 years to make
but had to recognise after one vintage that this was not possible
just turned earth and a hint of smoked meat
6% and matured for 18 months in 75% new and 25% one-year-old French oak hogsheads (300 liters) and puncheons (500liters)
Telmo Rodriguez, As Caborcas other_regions_italy (the Liger-Belair vines in thisThe nuanced, scented complexity is so impressive. It makes me think of a exceptional bojo with a touch of North Rhone. Grilled herbs and dried meat aromas plus expressive mineral, berry, sauerkraut and dried lychee notes. Such intensity on the palate, but its also ethereal, with lots of mossy berries and pepper dancing through the palate. Extremely long yet delicate and vulnerable. Only 1,950 bottles made. Drink or hold.