Wild Garden Chenin Blanc
- Country of origin: South Africa
- Wine Type: Dry White Wine
- Tasting Notes: A refreshing and lifted Chenin Blanc with aromas of green apple and citrus leading to a delightfully fresh and zesty palate with a fruity finish.
Nutrition details (per 125ml)
- ABV12.5%
- Calories87
- Sugars0g
- Carbohydrates0g
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 125ml
Amount per serving
- Calories 87
- Total Sugars 0g
- Alcohol by volume 12.5%
Product Details
Producer Note
Produced in the Wild Garden that is the Cape Coast of South Africa, the duo of wines
in the small but perfectly formed Wild Garden range, showcases the classic South
African grape varieties. Carefully selected, blended and bottled for us, the Pinotage is
South Africa's signature grape variety with an easy drinking fruity style, while the Chenin Blanc with its fresh fruity flavours is very quaffable indeed.
Vintage
Generally, winter was dry and warm with budbreak occurring early, around seven to 10
days earlier than usual. Spring and early summer growing conditions were favourable,
with abundant rains just before véraison helping fruit quality. A cool and wet summer
prolonged ripening and harvest during the 2023 vintage. The region benefited from the absence of heatwaves, resulting in good quality fruit, albeit slightly lower quantity in 2023. While the white varieties generally produced lower yields compared to 2022, the quality is good, with lovely aromatics. A classic style from a cooler vintage.
Vineyard
The grapes come from carefully selected vineyards in the Swartland and Pederberg in
the Cape Coast region. This hot, dry climate has an average temperature range of
25°C to 35°C and an annual rainfall of 450mm and 600mm, but the altitude of these
vineyards creates a cool oasis in this arid landscape. The Atlantic Ocean lies around 20
miles to the west and this has a significant cooling and moderating effect on the
climate. The rolling hills average around 140 metres above sea level, however, the
superior influence on the wine is from the various soil formations, namely shale, schist,
granite and iron stone. These ancient soils vary greatly in the percentage of clay,
mineral content and organic matter. This Chenin Blanc is from a combination of these
soils, which adds layers of fruit and complexity. Exposure to spring and summer winds
create a healthy environment with little intervention needed to keep the vines healthy.
Winemaking
The grapes were fermented with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless
steel tanks to retain the bright and aromatic characteristics of the Chenin Blanc variety,
through to dryness. Malolactic conversion did not take place, resulting in a crisp style of wine.
Tasting Note
A refreshing and lifted Chenin Blanc with aromas of green apple and citrus leading to
a delightfully fresh and zesty palate with a fruity finish.
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