Forager, White 2024
Winemaker, Mike Graham, is something of a veteran with over 40 harvests under his belt. Over these 40 harvests, he has spent considerable time in the South African vineyards and is able to ‘forage’ unique parcels of grapes – which are turned into the delicious Forager wines.
The grapes are hand-picked to ensure only the best quality grapes with the most delicate aroma expressions make it into the wine. A dash of oak and lees contact (25% of the Chenin Blanc in 2nd to 3rd fill barrels) creates added complexity and depth.
Expect notes of apricot, peach and orange along with quince, a hint of litchi and cardamon. Underscored by a refreshing lime acidity, a medium to full body and a lengthy dry finish make this wine a fantastic value accessible choice for any consumer.
£14.25
Western Cape
Chenin Blanc, White Blend
Bone-drySweet
Description
W.O. WESTERN CAPE SOUTH AFRICA
GRAPES
Chenin Blanc 78% / Grenache blanc 22%
TASTING NOTES
Light yellow-straw. The nose is reminiscent of apricot, peach and quince with hints of lychee and cardamon. Citrus and stone fruit follow on the palate rounded by subtle oak and punchy lime acidity. The finish is long and dry. Medium to full bodied.
FOOD PAIRING & SERVING
Pair with wild mushroom risotto, Moroccan chicken tagine or herb crusted rack of lamb. Serve below room temperature: 8°C to 10°C. This wine can be enjoyed now but will reward cellaring for up to 3-4 years.
VINEYARDS
Dryland vineyards in Paarl and Swartland, aged between 12-36 years. Various soil types, ranging from decomposed granite, shale, and alluvial soils.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were hand-picked with rigorous bunch selection in the vineyards. They were handled separately in the cellar, and only the free-run juice was cold-fermented with a selection of yeast strains to impart complexity. After fermentation, 25% of the Chenin Blanc was racked of into 300L French oak barrels (2nd and 3rd fill). The Grenache Blanc portion is unoaked. The wine was given extended lees contact in the barrel for 3-5 months, after which it was racked, blended, and bottled.
Alcohol 13.1%
Acid 5.7 g/L
Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Additional information
| Vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Grape | Chenin Blanc, White Blend |
| Wine Farm | |
| Alcohol vol | 13.1% |
| Origin | Western Cape |
Grilled halloumi and fresh apricot, with Moroccan spiced cous-cous salad, wild mushroom risotto, Moroccan chicken tagine or herb crusted rack of lamb.
Serve below room temperature: 8°C to 10°C. This wine can be enjoyed now but will reward cellaring for up to 3-4 years.
