Chenin Blanc

Pair with a wide variety of foods, grilled white meat and fish, salads with citrus dressing.

Adara - Palmiet is situated in the Drakenstein Valley, under the shadows of the Du Toitskloof Mountains, a few kilometers from the historic town of Paarl. The vineyards are situated on sandy-loam alluvial soils along the banks of the Berg River. The mountains are an important factor for assisting in high rainfall during the winter months and the mountain tops are quite often covered with snow. The Adara Chenin blanc vineyard used for this wine is 18 years old. Early morning shade helps to slow down the ripening process and a south-easterly breeze cools down the grapes in the afternoon. All factors that result in white grapes with fresh varietal character and excellent ageing potential.

Plenty of winter rain and moderate temperatures during spring resulted in the slow ripening of the Chenin blanc grapes. The 2024 harvest started early in February and was completed over three days, only selecting the best quality grapes at different levels of maturity. At the cellar the grapes were sorted and crushed. The juice was divided into two tanks and different yeasts were selected for the fermentation process. The juice was fermented at 13 °Celsius to retain the fruitiness and varietal flavours. After the completion of fermentation, the two tanks were blended and left on the fine lees for another 6 weeks at 10 °Celsius. Thereafter the wine was prepared, filtered, and bottled.

Situated in Paarl's Drakenstein Valley, Adara Palmiet Valley produces a range of South African wines under the guidance of acclaimed winemaker Niel Bester. From MCC and Sauvignon Blanc to Chenin Blanc and red wines, the collection combines mountain-cooled vineyards, strong critical recognition and a reputation for consistent quality.