Brash Higgins CHN Chenin Blanc 2018
Fruit for the Brash Higgins CHN Chenin Blanc is sourced from Dr Grantley Gill’s Willamba Hill vineyard, in the Blewitt Springs subregion of McLaren Vale. This vineyard was planted in 1991 at a density of around 400 vines per hectare on predominantly white sandy soils, and is farmed sustainably. The grapes were harvested by hand and macerated on their skins for two days prior to pressing. Fermentation took place using indigenous yeasts in old, neutral ex-white burgundy barrels and the wine was left to age on its lees for twelve months, before being bottled without fining. Flavours of citrus, honey, apples and straw dominate, whilst the lees ageing gives a succulent texture to the palate. The Chenin’s natural acidity is perfectly complemented by a delicate saline streak that runs through to the finish.
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The Producer Brash Higgins | McLaren Vale
Brad Hickey is the winemaker and journeyman behind the Brash Higgins label, with the help of his partner in life, vigneron Nicole Thorpe. Brad is a Chicago native that has ticked off more than most in the food and wine industries over...
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The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety that has a thin skin and a high natural sugar content making it suitable to produce a wide range of wine styles, including sparkling and sweet wines. Young Chenin Blanc can taste of fresh apples and exotic...