Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc

This Chenin Blanc pairs well with Alfredo pasta, blue cheese dishes, and spicy foods such as Thai green curry. It is also a great companion for grilled fish or creamy, rich dishes​.

The grapes are sourced from two distinct blocks in the Durbanville region. One block is on the open, easterly side of the valley, where the cool sea breeze from Table Bay meets the inland heat, allowing for early and even ripening. The soils are a mix of sandy loam and clay, offering excellent water retention, which is key for the vines' development during the growing season​.

The wine is matured for 9 months in a combination of new and old French oak barrels, adding depth and complexity without overpowering the fruit characteristics​.

The vinification process includes the use of three fermentation techniques. About 66% of the wine is fermented and matured in French oak barrels for 9 months with regular lees stirring, giving it richness and complexity. Another 14% is fermented in stainless steel, maintaining freshness, while the remaining 4% undergoes fermentation in American oak barrels. This intricate blending results in a balanced and multifaceted wine​.

The unique location of Durbanville Hills’ cellar a mere 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, offers not only a spectacular view of Table Mountain and Table Bay but also an extraordinary terroir that stabilises temperatures and eliminates extremes of heat and cold. Although the Durbanville area is renowned for its SAUVIGNON BLANC that excels under the cool conditions where it is grown mostly on the cool south-facing slopes, the range of RED WINES also benefit from the warmer valley outskirts and opposing northern slopes.