Grown in its native Loire Valley since the 9th century, Chenin Blanc migrated to South Africa in 1652 with the Dutch East India Company.
South Africa now has nearly tripled the Loire Valley’s acreage of Chenin Blanc and now has the world’s most extensive plantings of this grape variety . South Africa is blessed with great soil and a brilliantly hot climate—but it’s a heat tempered by icy ocean currents from Antarctica!
Winexpert’s Selection International South African Chenin Blanc comes from Stellenbosch, South Africa’s largest—and highest quality—wine growing region.
Chenin Blanc is an extremely late ripening variety. Combined with very high natural acidity, long ripening yields bright and aromatically fruity wines that meld flavors of green apple, luscious tropical fruits and summer melon with floral nuances and a crisp, well-balanced finish. The aromatics may give an impression of sweetness—however, the wine is fully dry.
Similar Styles: Selection Original Viognier
Food Pairings: Enjoy with bouillabaisse, grilled lobster, or baked chicken with fresh herbs, or sip lightly chilled on its own.
Sweetness Code: 0
Body: Medium
Alcohol by Volume: 12%
Oak: none
Aging: Tempting to drink right on bottling day for the crisp, crunchy fruit and zippy aromas, six months of age will allow the floral and melon notes to come out, and it will continue to improve for one to two years.
15 liters / 4 US Gallons, Yields 23 liters / 6 US
Gallons.
Ready to bottle in 6 weeks
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