region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Grape(s): Chenin Blanc
Winemaker: Bruwer Raats
Farming: certified sustainable
Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted variety in all of South Africa, with many old bush vines yielding high quality fruit. The total acreage under vine surpasses that of the grapes homeland, the Loire Valley in France. For this cuve, Bruwer Raats looks to showcase the character of old-vine plots from the Coastal Region to create a beautifully balanced wine that is a pure expression of Chenin Blanc rather than a reflection of a particular vineyard.
Unencumbered
by oak, the wine shows
white flowers
and
orchard fruits
on the nose with flavors of
ripe apple
,
pear,
and a refreshing
chalky minerality
that lingers on the finish.
Pairings:
Pan-seared scallops with peas and roasted mushrooms with thyme and garlic
