Stellenbosch Vineyards Chenin Blanc Blanc 2024 750ml

Product Info

• Aroma: Golden tawny in the glass, it opens with an incredibly rich, aromatic bouquet of ripe peach, yellow orchard apple, honey, and baked pear. As it breathes, subtle oak traits unwind, showing comforting highlights of vanilla pod and baking spices. 
• Palate: Velvety, generous, and medium-bodied. The entry delivers lush, juicy stone fruit and honeyed layers across the mid-palate. It achieves excellent depth without feeling heavy, maintaining an elegant, supple balance. 
• Finish: Clean, rounded, and wonderfully persistent. The richer tropical fruit elements are neatly cut by a fresh, energetic lift of citrus acidity and a very light, soft mineral touch. 

• Viticulture: Crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The fruit is selectively sourced from growers working old bush-vine parcels in Helderberg, where coastal breezes flowing off False Bay slow ripening to lock in pristine varietal aromatics. 
• Winemaking: To achieve its specific textural identity, 50% of the wine is fermented and aged for 5 to 6 months in select French oak barrels on its fine lees. The remaining 50% is fermented entirely in cold stainless steel tanks before being blended back together prior to bottling, ensuring wood tones support rather than dominate the fresh fruit profile. [1]
• Chemistry: Typically sits at 13.5% to 14% ABV. 

• Serving Tips: Enjoy slightly chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F). Avoid serving it ice-cold so you don't mute the expressive, creamy vanilla and honeyed aromatics. 
• Food Pairings: The wine's combination of phenolic richness and clean acidity allows it to tackle trickier food matchups beautifully:
  • Spicy Dishes: A stellar match for aromatic, mildly spicy Southeast Asian or South African Cape Malay curries.
  • Poultry & Fish: Herb-roasted chicken with lemon and thyme, pan-seared salmon, or grilled sea bream.
  • Lighter Fare: Warm goat cheese salads garnished with roasted pears and toasted sliced almonds