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The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing... The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing stone fruit and talcum, lemon rind and baking spice. The wine has an absolutely towering presence on the palate, robust flavors cut through by rapier acidity. A very... more

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

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

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

The wine displays a brilliant pale straw color. The nose is underscored by del... The wine displays a brilliant pale straw color. The nose is underscored by delicate white floral aromas and white peach, pithy citrus notes and yellow fruits. The wine enters the palate clean and fresh bursting with flavours of citrus and stone fruits.... more

Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, ... Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, Anjou pear, white jasmine tea and hints of peach and nutmeg. On the palate, orchard fruit and citrus layers mingle with green tropical elements, all supported by crisp,... more

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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

The tight racy acidity is the standout characteristic of this Chenin Blanc. Ju... The tight racy acidity is the standout characteristic of this Chenin Blanc. Juicy ripe peach and pineapple fruit, a waxy texture and complexity on the palate. Very good concentration of fruit as well as freshness. Commentary: The 2022 Fram Chenin Blanc... more

Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-s... Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-sand soils resting atop green to grey schists. Oceanic climatic influence adds depth to the wine’s character. Around thirty-year-old vines are cultivated with care,... 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

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

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

A powerful, rich white wine just beginning to evolve into its prime. On the no... A powerful, rich white wine just beginning to evolve into its prime. On the nose, the gun-smoke reduction is married to the toasty second fill French Oak granting a ton of depth under the bright citrus fruit. On the palate the wine is both expansive... 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

This wine is bright and lively, and displays notes of citrus, pear and melon, ... This wine is bright and lively, and displays notes of citrus, pear and melon, with a long clean “minerally� finish. 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

Peach and apricot are evoked on the nose and carry seamlessly into the palate ... Peach and apricot are evoked on the nose and carry seamlessly into the palate layered with honeysuckle and beeswax. The focus and texture of this wine are extraordinary. Another work of art by the Cravens. more

Blend: 44% Viognier, 36% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rousanne, 8% Grenache Blanc, 2% Cla... Blend: 44% Viognier, 36% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rousanne, 8% Grenache Blanc, 2% Clairette Blanche more

Noes of rich tropical fruits. Elegant, ripe flavors, and a creamy texture. Thi... Noes of rich tropical fruits. Elegant, ripe flavors, and a creamy texture. This is truly an exceptional, artisanal wine. Blend: 97% Chardonnay, 1% Muscat, 0.5% Gewurztraminer, 0.5% Chenin Blanc, less than 1% Other Whites This Chardonnay sings of Meyer... more