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The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel... The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape; a beloved fixture of the area. As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, Chenin Blanc is the perfect... more

This Chenin has a nose of green and yellow citrus, stone fruit and hint of fli... This Chenin has a nose of green and yellow citrus, stone fruit and hint of flint. The palate has a full mouthfeel, typical of the Swartland, and this is balanced by a vibrant acidity and some pithy character. The finish is fresh and minerally. Pairs... more

100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived fr... 100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived from Chenin Blanc planted on sandstone and pouddingue soils within the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation but vinified as a dry wine. It reveals a flinty, reduced bouquet with aromas... more

All the grapes for this wine come from a trellised, hand-harvested vineyard in... All the grapes for this wine come from a trellised, hand-harvested vineyard in Stellenbosch. Grapes are picked in bins in optimal conditions to ensure quality. This wine was whole bunch pressed and fermented naturally in older French oak barrels. This... more

As usual, the wine is bright and bristling, but still restrained. It usually t... As usual, the wine is bright and bristling, but still restrained. It usually takes a few years to show its full potential Now, its youthful nose shows thatch, fynbos, and some citrus. The tightly layered pallet is slightly saline and quite pithy. There... more

The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptiona... The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptional qualities that can be expressed by the local grapes of Clairette and Carignan Blanc which form the base of this wine. Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are... more

Pale lemon straw color with a clean nose of unexpected linear purity of fruit.... Pale lemon straw color with a clean nose of unexpected linear purity of fruit. The winemakers smell white peach, pineapple, apple and pear notes, rounded off with a touch of chalkiness, earthy stone minerality. On the palate the layered complexity of... more

This Chenin Blanc is crisp and fruity with flavors of green guava and pear, hi... This Chenin Blanc is crisp and fruity with flavors of green guava and pear, hints of litchi on the nose and a well-balanced palate. Delicious on its own or with fresh fillet of fish. A perfumed nose of peaches, grapefruit and jasmine. Medium-bodied... more

This wine displays classical Chenin Blanc aromatics of straw, lanolin and brui... This wine displays classical Chenin Blanc aromatics of straw, lanolin and bruised peach, accompanied by a beautifully refined minerality. On the palate one can expect vibrant acidity and a chalky mouth feel, making this wine extremely versatile when it... more

Ripe apple and hints of peach on the nose and the palate. Subtle chalky notes ... Ripe apple and hints of peach on the nose and the palate. Subtle chalky notes add interest and complexity. The palate is juicy and will become richer in time. Typical Chenin acidity lingers on the finish. more

This is a fresh white wine made for family and friends. It's a wine for any oc... This is a fresh white wine made for family and friends. It's a wine for any occasion and drinks well with or without food. more

The 2022 is Folk Machine's sixth vintage of Chenin from this site. Like 2021, ... The 2022 is Folk Machine's sixth vintage of Chenin from this site. Like 2021, the acid is higher, the wine is a bit more austere, bordering on being reductive (in a good way), but still savory and refreshing for sure....always about texture. Still,... more

The nose has multiple layers with notes of orange blossom, daffodil, lemon, qu... The nose has multiple layers with notes of orange blossom, daffodil, lemon, quince, cardamom, apricot, and wax bean that leads into a racy and vibrant palate with generous acidity. Grapefruit, green apple, and lemon shine with a touch of salinity that... more

Pale gold. Aromas of green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a littl... Pale gold. Aromas of green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a little vanilla from the oak. Medium-bodied, with a focused, mineral length and flavors of crisp apple, lemon and peach. Made to age gracefully; weight and honeyed flavors will... more

Mirabelle plums, lemon grass, green apple candy and peach pit. The palate is l... Mirabelle plums, lemon grass, green apple candy and peach pit. The palate is loaded with minerals and concentrated stone fruit flavors and ripe bosch pear. Long and polished, this is modern Chenin Blanc, gravelly and intense but with a streak of ripe... more

100% Chenin Blanc from 70+ year old vines. 100% Chenin Blanc from 70+ year old vines. more

The Tendre is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from flint soils in Reugny rather th... The Tendre is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from flint soils in Reugny rather than the more typical tuffeau soils one finds further south and west in Vouvray. Harvested by hand and rigorously sorted at the cellar, the grapes are pressed and ferment... more

The wine has a distinctive yellow apple, kiwi fruit and pineapple core, alongs... The wine has a distinctive yellow apple, kiwi fruit and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavors. The wine has a zesty citrus flavor linger on the palate, with a long mineral finish.... more

At the same time that it evokes honey, Meyer lemon, and stone fruit, this Chen... At the same time that it evokes honey, Meyer lemon, and stone fruit, this Chenin Blanc is brilliantly chiseled and dry, underscoring how Savennières is home to some of the greatest terroirs for this grape variety, thanks to its soils of schist,... more

The objective of the Simonskop Chenin Blanc is to accurately and faithfully pr... The objective of the Simonskop Chenin Blanc is to accurately and faithfully preserve the fresh, naturalistic, and happy presence of this single vineyard into the bottle. more