Stellenbosch Vineyards, Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2024

Description

Stellenbosch Vineyards is one of the largest wine producers and exporters in South Africa. With the privilege of producing wine in South Africa’s prestigious grape-growing region of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Vineyard’s range of wines bares testament to the quality of the area.

All white wine grapes for this Bushvine range are sourced from some of the best vineyard blocks in Stellenbosch, and the good relationships with the grape growers ensure its continued standards. The wine is produced on Welmoed, one of the oldest proclaimed farms in the Stellenbosch region.

VINEYARDS & HARVEST

The fruit for the Bushvine Chenin Blanc is sourced from the Helderberg region within Stellenbosch. The grapes are handpicked, and only the best fruit is selected from the vineyards.

VINIFICATION

After crushing, half of the grapes were fermented in barrels and kept on the fermentation lees for six months. The other half was fermented in stainless steel tanks using natural yeast. For the final blend, a selection of barrels was blended with the unoaked component to ensure complexity and balance in the final wine.

TASTING NOTES

This Bushvine Chenin Blanc has an elegant, golden tawny appearance and a rich and aromatic nose that is complimented by lush juicy fruit.  The palate is velvety and rich, showcasing prominent notes of honey and spicy undertones of vanilla.  This wine will pair well with most fish or poultry dishes and is an ideal match for spicy curries.

AGEING POTENTIAL

Ready to drink now but can mature for 5 more years.

WINE ANALYSIS

• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/L
• Total Acidity: 5.6 g/L
• pH: 3.48

Additional information

Pairs well with most fish or poultry dishes and is an ideal match for spicy curries