{"title":"Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa's most planted white grape. Our Chenin Blanc collection showcases wines with vibrant acidity, stone fruit flavors, and remarkable versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"off-the-record-chenin-blanc-per-case","title":"Off The Record Chenin Blanc Per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wine has an attractive pale straw colour. The nose leads with appealing citrus notes, which unfold onto the palate with a rich, creamy mouthfeel. The broad spectrum of citrus, underlying minerality and gentle wooding have contributed to the complexity of this Chenin Blanc and culminate in a long lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084536643683,"sku":null,"price":1770.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/OffTheRecordCheninBlanc2022LR.png?v=1736332002"},{"product_id":"waterford-pecan-stream-chenin-blanc-per-case","title":"Waterford Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc Per Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine style driven by fruit, flavour and balance. The wine is lead by aromatics of fresh pear, peach, apricot and hints of honeycomb and white flowers. The palate follows stone fruit and a lovely fresh, textured and soft finish. This wine makes for a great food companion paired with most white meat dishes, cuisine with flavours of nut as well as creamy dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterford Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084537233507,"sku":null,"price":810.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/WaterfordPecanStreamCheninBlancNVweb.png?v=1736332026"},{"product_id":"knorhoek-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2023 Per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis wine is produced from our old vine Chenin Blanc growing against the slopes of Simonsberg. A true exhibition of the beautiful fruit flavors this varietal and our terroir can deliver.\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis Chenin Blanc originates from a single block of vines planted in 1980, which is part of a certified heritage project. Despite coming from the same block, there is significant variation within the grapes, requiring each picking to be treated individually. This aligns with the philosophy of small batch winemaking, where the origin of each parcel of grapes is carefully considered and expressed. After receiving the grapes in the early morning, they are gently pressed and settled overnight. The juice, which may be slightly hazy, is then transferred to different fermentation vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVINICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTo create distinct blending options, fermentation takes place in oak foudre, concrete egg, stainless steel, and primarily 500L French oak barrels, with a significant portion being new French oak. Regular battonage is employed to enhance texture and volume in the Chenin Blanc. The wine is aged for a minimum of 10 months, blended, and bottled for further aging for at least 6 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNOTES OF WINEMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe fruit profile remains faithful to the varietal – stone fruits, succulent peach, apricot, and zesty lime interplay seamlessly with hints of melon, green apple, and elegant white pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe integrated, slightly robust structure lingers harmoniously, underscoring the symphony of flavours. This Chenin Blanc elegantly marries its character with newfound richness, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts seeking a nuanced and captivating experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knorhoek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084538970211,"sku":null,"price":1470.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Knorhoek-Chenin-Blanc-001_236cbed7-bac8-431b-96c8-f8c44ddc9cd8.png?v=1736332082"},{"product_id":"snow-mountain-reserve-chenin-blanc-2022-per-case","title":"Snow Mountain Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Cape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYields:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 tons per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330 x 6 bottle cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity (TA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.10 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar (R.S):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chenin Blanc is crafted from a carefully selected, small crop of grapes, showcasing tones of dried apples and banana. Aging in French Oak barrels has enriched the wine with flavors of honey and almonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker’s Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown from magnificent old vines nestled high in the hills above The Cape, this wine is fermented and aged using the simplest, time-honored methods. It embodies all the exceptional qualities of Chenin Blanc, reflecting the true essence of its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the allure of Snow Mountain Range Reserve Chenin Blanc—a wine that captures the spirit of craftsmanship and tradition. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to South African wines, indulge in the beauty and complexity that defines our artisanal collection. Celebrate moments with elegance and taste, discovering a wine that speaks volumes about its heritage and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Snow Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084542705763,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Snow-Mountain-Reserve-Chenin-Blanc_1.png?v=1736332238"},{"product_id":"swerwer-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Swerwer Chenin Blanc 2023 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vines used have an average age of about 40 years. These dry-land vineyards were established on the granitic soils of the mountain slopes. Grapes were carefully hand- harvested in the early morning to escape the mid-day scorch. The grape’s flavours are intense and well textured but freshness and acidity is the key to create a well-balanced wine in typical Swartland conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were gently whole-bunch pressed and naturally fermented with wild yeast in old French oak barrels. This ensures a terroir-driven expression of flavour. The wine remained untouched for a further 10 months on its gross lees where it becomes naturally stable and flavour complexity reaches a height. Bottled without fining and a very light filtration. Sulphites are kept low but keeping the integrity of the wine in mind with further aging in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swerwer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084546900067,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/shsshbhsbss_720x_58dcbf25-b44a-4ea4-99a6-9d62db68f99b.webp?v=1736332399"},{"product_id":"bellevue-the-reserve-collection-eselgraf-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Bellevue The Reserve Collection Chenin Blanc 2026 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Chenin Blanc exhibits enticing tropical aromas of peach, pear, and delicate white pear blossoms. On the palate, you’ll savour a lingering finish of crisp green apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-hgwwn-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-hgwwn-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-15\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"64201fc2-ee2b-4ae1-8ebe-986625a436d4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chenin Blanc exhibits enticing tropical aromas of peach, pear, and delicate white pear blossoms. On the palate, you'll savour a lingering finish of crisp green apple. 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It obviously sounds a bit like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyear after year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, denoting the passage of time. Hopefully it raises feelings of the nostalgia of future generations, of legacy and hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hereafter Here is a young vineyard wine. The great thing about planting young vines is that you can choose the site and the material purely for the sake of quality wine. Some of our favourite growers have already planted new vines, as will we on our own farm in the coming years. I find the idea of planting for the future very exciting! Our kids will have nice mature vines to work with.”\u003c\/em\u003e- Chris Alheit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were picked early in the morning, sorting in the vineyard, and whole bunch pressed. The juice was very lightly settled (we like very cloudy raw juice) with no additions to the raw juice, wild fermentation in took place in old barrels of various sizes. Fermentation lasted for about two months. The wine was kept on lees for around 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further six months prior to bottling. Very simple, careful winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage has a beautiful nose of apple and pear, sweet herbs and some delicate citrus. 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Yields were good and the cooler weather allowed for a good percentage of botrytis to grow, around 6% of bunches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards: This wine is made from a 35 year old registered single vineyard, the oldest on the property. The vineyard rows run from North-East to South-West and the vines are on a low single strand trellis. This row direction exposes the morning sun side to the prevailing southerly summer breezes and shelters the bunches from the harsher afternoon sun. The Honeybunch is made from the first pick through this vineyard, all the exposed bunches on the morning sun side only are harvested. They turn a golden colour as a result of their exposure to the sun and develop a unique honeyed character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCellar: Grapes harvested over 7 days. 12 to 15 hour maceration on the skins in the press before pressing. After an overnight settling the juice is then put into 225L and 300L French oak barrels and 2 cement eggs (around 15 percent) and fermented wild. Fermentation temperature kept between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius which slows the process down to between 4 and 8 weeks. 50 percent of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation. One year maturation on the heavy lees, in the same vessels before being racked and bottled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes and analysis: Colour: Light gold Nose: Floral notes of honeysuckle and Jasmine. Ripe mandarin oranges. Caramel and ginger. Palate: Bright fruit and the signature honeyed or waxy texture coating the palate on entry. A mild phenolic grip and briny acid bring freshness and a long mouthwatering finish. As with all notes these are abbreviated and there is a lot more to the wine. Taste it for yourself. It will evolve and mature over the next 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Remhoogte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224176739,"sku":null,"price":2340.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-28_f1725cae-8ca2-42c3-8a45-d3f97886f0d0.png?v=1736332710"},{"product_id":"momento-chenin-blanc-verdelho-2021","title":"Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021 per Case","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChenin Blanc\/ Verdelho Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo me, Chenin Blanc without Verdelho is like dancing without music. Verdelho adds the zing and zest to this blend, giving it that extra twist of freshness, energy and rhythm. The Chenin blanc grapes come from 41-yearold, dryland-farmed bush vines in the Paardeberg. Swartland. The Verdelho is from two sites: the VoorPaardeberg, where vines are grown in decomposed granite and clay, and a Bot River vineyard on Bokkeveld shale. The decomposed granite soils produce a rich, generous and broader palate, while the shale and clay soil bring austerity, focus and make for a texture driven wine. 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