Waterkloof Chenin Blanc, 6x75cl

🍷 Waterkloof – Chenin Blanc
Country: South Africa | Region: Stellenbosch
Appellation: Stellenbosch | Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Style: Still White Wine | Winemaking: Wild-yeast fermented in old barrels with extended lees contact for texture and depth, crafted using biodynamic principles to reflect vineyard purity and balance
Farming: From bush vines grown on the biodynamic-certified Waterkloof estate, where coastal winds, rocky soils, and minimal intervention produce wines of elegance and intensity

🌟 A refined and age-worthy Chenin—textured, mineral, and beautifully poised.

👁 In the Glass:
Golden straw with a soft green shimmer—bright and elegant.

👃 On the Nose:
Complex and subtle. Aromas of quince, white peach, and yellow apple are layered with hints of fennel, wild herbs, and a touch of beeswax.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium-bodied and precise. Honeyed stone fruit and floral notes are balanced by taut acidity and a core of flinty minerality. The texture is silky yet focused, with a long, lingering finish of ripe apricot and a whisper of honey.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Excellent with grilled seabass, roast chicken with herbs, vegetable terrine, or aged goat cheese. A versatile partner for both refined and rustic dishes.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Superb now, with the potential to evolve gracefully over 8–10+ years, developing deeper honeyed and nutty complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Waterkloof Chenin Blanc is a standout expression of South African terroir—intense yet restrained, vibrant yet textural. A wine of quiet power and long-lived beauty.