2022 Patatsfontein Wit Versnit

Patatsfontein |Colombard
A unique but harmonious blend of Colombard and Chenin Blanc crafted by renowned winemaker Reenen Borman in Montagu.

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Description

The 2022 Patatsfontein Wit Versnit is an exceptional white blend crafted by renowned winemaker Reenen Borman in Montagu, at a great price. 

This wine, formerly known as Patatsblanc, showcases a unique but harmonious blend of 68% Colombard from 30-year-old vineyards and 32% Chenin Blanc from 16-year-old vines. The meticulous maturation process spans 10 months in a combination of barrel and concrete, adding depth and complexity to the final product.

It's a bright and lively style, full of juicy pear, peach, citrus, and herbaceous notes. The palate is light-bodied and linear, with bright acidity and a nicely pithy finish. Refreshment writ large!

This wine pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes, salads, or simply on its own as a refreshing aperitif. Drink over the next few years for maximum enjoyment!

About the Winemaker

After graduating from Elsenberg in 2010, Reenen went to work at the family estate in Stellenbosch and he is currently counted among the most talented winemakers in the country. In recent years, his star has been rising, partly due to his amazing syrah wines. Perhaps the knowledge he gained during his internship at Hermitage in the Rhone Valley contributed to this. Reenen's latest project is in Montagu, where he took over a vineyard from Chris Alheit and where he now makes his Patatsblanc and Patatsfontein, two unique white wines.


Vineyard

The grapes for this wine come from a vineyard some 80 kilometers from Stellenbosch with a strongly slatey soil. The vineyard is only 0.6 hectares and was formerly planted with sweet potatoes, hence the name. The grapes from the vineyard were first used by Chris Alheit for his Carthology, but due to the distance between the vineyard and his winery, he handed the vineyard over to Reenen.


Vinification

A total of five harvests were done on this vineyard. The vines are planted as a field blend. Whole bunch-pressed and a vinification with as little intervention as possible. Fermentation and upbringing in older oak barrels, for 10 months.

92 points - "Wit Versnit is the new name for the rechristened Patatsblanc from Montagu's slate soils and is a separately fermented assemblage of Colombard with 34% Chenin Blanc. Stony and herbaceous, it has a waft of oak spices, fennel, quince and citrus peel flavours and a pithy, mineral core. 2024-27." - Tim Atkin MW

92 points - "The excellent Patatsfontien Chenin Blanc as made by Reenen Borman from Montagu grapes (see review of 2022 here) has always had a sibling wine in the form of Patatsblanc, to be called Patatsfontein Wit Versnit henceforth.

Consisting of approximately 68% Colombar from 30-year-old vineyards and 32% from 16-year-old Chenin Blanc vineyards, the 2022 was matured for 10 months in a combination of barrel and concrete. Pear, peach, citrus and fynbos on the nose while the palate has great clarity and linearity – light-bodied with bright acidity and a nicely pithy finish (alc: 12.5%)." - Christian Eedes (Wine Magazine South Africa)

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