Cederberg Chenin Blanc from South Africa's Western Cape — beautiful layers of melon, grapefruit, and fleshy white pear with four months of lees contact that ensures a mouth-coating creaminess on the palate with lively crisp acidity to finish. The altitude of the vineyards makes this Chenin Blanc truly unique. 90 points Tim Atkin and 89 points Wine Enthusiast 2019.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful layers of melon, grapefruit, and fleshy white pear on the nose. Four months of lees contact ensures a mouth-coating creaminess on the palate with lively, crisp acidity to finish. The 1,000-metre altitude of Cederberg's vineyards gives the Chenin Blanc a freshness and mineral precision rarely found in the variety. Silver Medal Decanter, 90 points Tim Atkin 2019.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
- Origin: South Africa, Western Cape (high altitude, Cederberg Mountains)
- Style: Dry white, lees-aged, high-altitude
- Winemaking: High-altitude viticulture, 4 months lees ageing for texture
Food Pairing
Shellfish, spiced food, lean fish, mild soft cheese, and creamy dishes.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Cederberg is one of South Africa's most distinctive wine estates, farming at 1,000 metres altitude in the Cederberg Mountains north of Cape Town, where the cool mountain climate produces wines of exceptional freshness, structure, and longevity.
