Rudera Chenin Blanc 2004
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The wine that has helped Teddy Hall win the South African Chenin Blanc challenge three years consecutively, and make him South African Winemaker of the Year. Made in true Loire Valley style, the wine uses only the free-run juice from hand-selected grapes, and is barrel fermented with six months spent on the lees to gain richness and depth of flavor. When tasted, layers of concentrated fruit (citrus, quince, apricot, green apple, grapefruit) and floral flavors mingle on the palate, and culminate in a lingering, spicy finish.
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The Rudera range is small, and Teddy chose the varietals carefully, wanting to specialize and focus on just a few selections. Teddy wholeheartedly believes that both Chenin and Shiraz are the future of the South African wine industry, and feels that "South Africa can make wine that will be better, different, and more exciting than any in the world".
The name Rudera is plural for "broken stone" in Latin. As he believes that "Great wines are made out there in the dirt," Teddy felt that calling his range Rudera was the appropriate reference to terroir, as it is the foundation to create exceptional wines. He manages all the vineyards himself and gives the grapes individual vine attention to ensure optimum quality. Only the finest grapes are hand-selected and used for making wine. Teddy employs a "minimum manipulation" approach that lets the wine reach new levels through its own inherent quality.