Aphelion Welkin Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2021 11.5% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE

Pale straw colour in the glass.

AROMA

Aromatics of red apple and lemon curd.

PALATE

A palate that is fresh and vibrant. A fine and consistent bead provides a great mouthfeel and length of palate.

VINIFICATION

The fruit was pressed and transferred to neutral French oak barriques to ferment. Once ferment was complete the wine rested on ithas lees for five months to impart texture and additional flavour elements. The wine was transferred to tank for secondary ferment (Charmat) and was bottled in August 2021.

FOOD MATCHING

Fresh oysters are a perfect match – the crispness and light body of the wine cut through the richness of the oyster perfectly.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Ready to drink now, but will cellar well over the next 3-5 years.

GRAPE VARIETY

Chenin Blanc