South Africa / Stellenbosch
Add to my wine list2023 Zevenwacht Chenin Blanc
Zevenwacht
Stellenbosch
A clear and bright wine with hints of lime and gold. The nose has aromas of apricot, quince and citrus with a subtle oak spice. The palate is vibrant and juicy with stone fruit, fresh acidity and good minerality.
Viticulture
The wine is made from two different blocks of Chenin Blanc, with 50% from our old vine Chenin Blanc block planted in 1981 on Zevenwacht and the other 50% coming from Zevenrivieren.
Vinification
The grapes were whole bunched pressed and cold settled overnight, after which the juice was racked to barrel and Amphora for fermentation. Occasional lees stirring was done for the first three months to fill out the mid palate and the wine remained on the gross lees for 5 months in barrel before being racked and blended. The final blend has 10% Amphora, 16% new French oak with the remainder being in seasoned barrels.
Recommendation
Delectable with fish and shellfish, poultry and dishes with creamy sauces. A versatile wine so make your own best pairing.