L.A.S. Vino CBDB Chenin Blanc Dynamic Blend 2020 kumeu-river matured in 225l French barriques

matured in 225l French barriques and 3000l French vats (15% new) for 12 months

trying to be as gentle as possible (foot stomping initially then some pump overs)

alcohol and oak extracted notes to render a layered and textured palate with an elegant mouthfeel

Pingus is produced by the visionary Danish winemaker Peter Sisseck

Eighty-five per cent Merlot with the remainder being met by Cabernet Franc

L.A.S. Vino CBDB Chenin Blanc Dynamic Blend 2020 kumeu-river matured in 225l French barriquesThe wine was split into thirds; with a third barrel fermented in old oak, a third put into granite like vessels and a third undergoing malolactic fermentation. The wine was left for 10 months in these vessels to mature with a little bit of stirring. Nothing except a touch of sulphur (for stability) and a little clay (for clarity) was added prior to bottling the wine unfiltered.