2022 Avondale Anima Chenin Blanc BIO

The word Anima refers to vital life force or soul. This Chenin Blanc is also so named because the vibrant minerals of Avondale's soil give this wine its own delicious, spicy character and extraordinary energy. A nose that develops intriguingly in the glass. Melon, pineapple, lime, and a touch of honey confirm the elegance and fullness. The palate offers fresh fruit notes of gooseberry, quince, and peach, with that spicy minerality at the end. Like all Avondale wines, this wine is also entirely organic. Veal, quail in orange sauce, or sweet-spicy dishes from Asian cuisine. The label on the bottle of the Anima Chenin Blanc depicts the tree of life and is a modern representation of
the evolutionary tree that shows how all life originates is interconnected through a complex series of relationships

Avondale Anima Chenin Blanc is made from certified organic Chenin Blanc grapes. Our vines range in age from 15 to 35 years old and produce low yields of between 4 and 8 tons of healthy, well-balanced grapes. The hand-picked, organically grown grapes were harvested at 22° - 23° Celsius in Balling and pressed whole bunch.
and then naturally fermented in 500-liter French oak barrels. 15-20% of the grapes were fermented as whole bunches in amphorae, which adds unique body and length to the wine. After fermentation, the wine remains on the lees for 12 months with regular maturing. Sur Lieu, or as they say in South Africa: Vatgegis

FACT: In the tab: Attachment, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount.

Avondale is committed to fair and decent living and working conditions for all employees, and you can taste that in their wines. Their fresh, lush, yet elegant organic white is named after Jonty's Ducks, a group of ducks that serve as natural pest control. Owner Johnathan Grieve employs a posse of ducks who patrol the vineyard in search of snails that eat the vines. The ducks are an environmentally friendly way to avoid the use of harmful chemicals and thus serve as guardians of the vineyard.
vines on Avondale (see also the duck surveillance video)