Spider Pig Chenin Blanc 2023
Description
Spider Pig Chenin Blanc 2023
A textured, naturally styled Chenin Blanc — bright, expressive, and unmistakably South African.
The Spider Pig Chenin Blanc 2023 is a playful label wrapped around a serious wine. Made with a whole-bunch press, natural fermentation, and minimal intervention in the cellar, it captures freshness, texture, and varietal character without losing its sense of fun.
Dryland farmed and matured entirely in stainless steel, this Chenin Blanc is kept on its fine lees until bottling to build mouthfeel and detail. The result is a wine that feels energetic and pure, yet still carries a rounded, gently savoury depth.
Key Facts
- Variety: Chenin Blanc
- Vintage: 2023
- Alcohol: 12.15%
- pH: 3.49
- Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/L
- Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L
- Vinification: Whole-bunch press, natural fermentation, no SO2 on juice
- Maturation: 100% stainless steel, kept on fine lees until bottling
- Farming: Dryland farmed
Tasting Notes
The nose shows bright stone fruit and orchard fruit layered with softer, more indulgent notes of buttered toast and pastry richness.
- Ripe stone fruit and yellow orchard fruit
- Hints of buttered toast and doughy richness
- Fresh acidity balanced by texture from lees contact
- Clean, dry finish with gentle depth
Winemaking
- Hand-picked fruit
- Whole-bunch pressed for purity and delicacy
- Natural fermentation
- Limited intervention in the cellar
- No SO2 used on the juice, only after fermentation
- Kept on fine lees until bottling for added texture
Food Pairing
Perfect with:
- Freshly baked bread and cultured butter
- Roast chicken or pork
- Soft cheeses and relaxed outdoor lunches
Why This Wine Matters
Spider Pig Chenin Blanc 2023 is a wine with personality, but it is not just novelty. Beneath the label is a thoughtful, naturally styled Chenin that leans into texture, honesty, and drinkability. It is approachable enough for casual enjoyment, yet detailed enough to reward a second glass.
Serving & Storage
- Serve at: 10–12°C
- Decant: Not necessary
- Drink: Now or over the next 2–4 years
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place