Synonym Chenin Blanc

Salt-and-pepper calamari or lemon-thyme roasted chicken, as its crisp coastal salinity and vibrant acidity beautifully cut through the richness of fried seafood or savoury poultry.

The 2026 vintage was shaped by a notably dry season that drove one of our earliest harvests. An intense ripening period was followed by early rains and cooler weather, which led to a slower-paced ripening, allowing fruit to be picked at ideal freshness. Careful irrigation and the vines’ strong reserves delivered healthy yields with excellent concentration and lively natural acidity.

The wine was fermented and then matured in barrel and tank (50% each), spending four months on the lees, with the barrel-aged portion in oak for 12 months.

Gabriëlskloof produces fine wines that reflect our own terroir's complexity, richness, and diversity, together with some irresistible old vine treasures along the way. As a result, our wines are elegant and complex yet accessible and enjoyable. We are a family-owned and run winery with sustainability, conservation, and community at the heart of our approach.