Steilpad Chenin '23 Franschhoek Palladius delivers big lemongrass

Palladius delivers big lemongrass

and proximity to the Atlantic all come together to create a superb Burgundian-style wine with a South African backbone

the wine is racked to another concrete tank for an additional month to settle clean prior to bottling

It just does

before carefully selected barrels from this single vineyard are blended and bottled

Steilpad Chenin '23 Franschhoek Palladius delivers big lemongrassJorrie du Plessis' steep journey through winemaking has had stops at Lammershoek and Kalmoesfontein. In 2019 he launched his Steilpad label with a single wine this lean, salty, and energetic Chenin Blanc from old vines that ask for little and give a whole lot. Once picked, grapes are stored in a cold room to reduce their temperature. This step is essential in the sweltering Swartland summers and ensures no drama during pressing or fermentation. The