Dornier, Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc 2025

Description

Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc is a delectably chic version of what used to be South Africa’s Cinderella variety. The vines grow in the decomposed red granite soils of Cocoa Hill – a hilltop in the folds of the Stellenbosch Mountain, superbly positioned in prime South African terroir.

Tasting Note by the Winemaker
Being a truly versatile variety and lending itself well to many different styles, we have aimed at making a wine in a fresh and fruit driven style. The wine has a lively bright colour with delicate aromas of passion fruit and litchis. The palate is vibrant with a refreshing acidity and flavours of tropical fruit.

Vintage Conditions
2025 was possibly he most promising vintage since the beautiful 2015 vintage. Cool conditions during ripening ensured full, unrushed flavour development and beautiful grape analysis.

Fermentation and Ageing
This wine is made with Chenin Blanc grapes from the Stellenbosch and Swartland area. The wine was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and in French oak barrels. Flavour and style specific yeast were used to obtain the desired fruit- and aroma characteristics.

Peak drinking
2025 through 2027

Analysis: Alcohol: 13.5 %; Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/l; TA:6; pH: 3.25

Additional information

Being a wine with vibrant fruit it will pair well with salads, pasta dishes and grilled seafood, such as line fish and will accompany calamari and scallops very well.