Wine › Blended Wine › Chenin Blanc › South Africa

This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged... This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged in concrete egg to add richness. We handled the wine as carefully and naturally as possible, giving it only a light fining and then bottling with minimal filtration. It is... more

Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8... Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho, 2% Grenache Blanc more

Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine ... Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine and that is why it forms the biggest portion of the co-fermentation for this wine. The aromas are very complex and change considerably in the glass. Perfume, spice, tea,... more

This wine has a clean, quite pure bouquet of well-defined stone fruit, melted ... This wine has a clean, quite pure bouquet of well-defined stone fruit, melted wax and dandelion scents. The palate is well balanced, with a saline entry and perfectly judged acidity. There is focus here, as well as the waxy texture toward a finish that... more

The nose is detailed and beautiful - ripe pear and sweet herbs, both citrus ju... The nose is detailed and beautiful - ripe pear and sweet herbs, both citrus juice and rind. The palate is very pure and true, fine boned clarity, lovely proportions, no extra weight (unlike myself). This vintage shows good intensity and saline length.... more

Secateurs Chenin Blanc is textured and flinty with notes of orange blossom. An... Secateurs Chenin Blanc is textured and flinty with notes of orange blossom. An inviting nose of peaches, sliced pears and dried orange peel. Medium-bodied with delightful texture. Bright and rounded with an expressive core of stone fruit. The 2022... more

Bright with a lemon huge color. Big hits of pear and quince on the nose. Spicy... Bright with a lemon huge color. Big hits of pear and quince on the nose. Spicy apricot and honeysuckle on the palate with some savory grassy notes. Well balanced but zippy acidity with a clean crisp finish. This Chenin pairs well with spicy Thai and... more

The 2021 Palladius offers early-picked stone fruit and subtle citrus aromas, a... The 2021 Palladius offers early-picked stone fruit and subtle citrus aromas, accompanied by a mineral and salty palate that hints at future depth. Earthy and lanolin layers add complexity to the aroma profile. The wine's palate is substantial, with... more

The aromas of the 2018 Family White Blend are very complex and change consider... The aromas of the 2018 Family White Blend are very complex and change considerably in the glass. Perfume, spice, tea, stone fruit and citrus blossoms are some of the notes that can be detected. In the mouth the texture and ripeness and gentle tannins... more