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Faber 'CBP' Chenin Blanc 2023
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- ABOUT THE WINE: "Chenin Blanc often makes a wonderfully bright, lighter style of white wine. With fruit-forward characters and mouth-watering acidy. We wanted to elevate those fantastic Chenin Blanc characters and craft a more interesting, complex style. So here it is. Barrel fermented Chenin Blanc pressings. Spends three months in ex-chardonnay casks to mature and develop then bottled and released young. It’s a delicious drink and complements a wide variety of foods. We love it with rich fatty fish – think seared tuna." Faber Vineyard
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Faber Vineyard was established in 1997 by John Griffiths and Jane Micallef. Faber is the Latin word for craft. We chose the name Faber because we believe winemaking is a craft, a skill learnt but never perfected. John Griffiths spent 10 years learning the skills of making highly drinkable wines in warm climates before arriving in the Swan Valley. He recognized that the Swan Valley was unique in its ability to produce delicate, refined white wines, smooth generously flavoured and long-lived red wines, and extremely rich luscious liqueur styles. As he refined his winemaking skills he learnt about the proven grape varieties and wine styles that had over one hundred years of development and success in the Swan Valley. The Swan Valley delivers wonderful ripe fruit, warm and concentrated flavours and soft tannins. John’s winemaking focuses on achieving flavour, extraction and fruit sweetness. This creates structured wines that are flavoursome and drinkable, with the ability to develop and improve in bottle. His approach to winemaking is simple and uncomplicated – starting with outstanding fruit quality, attention to detail, and literally hand making all our wines. John has chosen to embrace what are traditional varieties for the Swan Valley – Verdelho, Shiraz and Brown Muscat – as the “backbone” of Faber Vineyard. He has delivered his own interpretation of these varieties, all be it built on tradition, and set new standards of excellence. He has also innovated with new varieties, introducing Petit Verdot to the Swan, and new styles including his Chardonnay Blanc de Blanc. He has sourced outstanding fruit from outside the Swan Valley that complements the Swan’s strengths. Superb Cabernet Sauvignon from Frankland River and unique Durif from Donnybrook stand out. Faber’s continuing winemaking quest is to grow and source distinctive grapes and craft wines that are rich and flavoursome. Faber Vineyard
- COUNTRY: Australia
- REGION: Swan Valley, Western Australia
- VARIETAL: Chenin Blanc
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- WINEMAKER: John Griffiths
- CLASSIFICATION: Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 12.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
