2023 Rijk's Cellar  Private Cellar Chenin Blanc

Rijk's Cellar

Private Cellar Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc from Tulbagh, South Africa

R239

Bottle size:

750 ml

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This Chenin Blanc opens with aromas of melon, fynbos, and a delicate floral perfume. On the palate, the wine reveals intense flavors of ripe peach, nectarines, and orange blossoms, complemented by a creamy texture and hints of almonds. The finish is marked by lively acidity, offering freshness and length, with a leesy complexity adding depth​.
Melon
Fynbos
Ripe Peach
Orange Blossom

Rijk's Cellar

Rijk’s is situated 120km North-East of Cape Town and 80km East of the Atlantic ocean in a Mediterranean climate. Our valley is surrounded by the Obiqua, Winterhoek, and Witzenberg mountains which reach heights of up to 1 995m. Lover of good food and collector of good wines, Neville Dorrington had been working in Cape Town for more than 20 years. In 1996 Neville and his family decided to move to the countryside and grow and produce their own wine. We fell in love with the Tulbagh valley and came across 137 hectares of virgin soils that were never cultivated. The slopes faced north, south, east, and west and the analysis of the vertical shale soils revealed the potential for low-yielding, high-quality grapes. Today Rijk’s only focuses on producing Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. Rijk’s has been named in honour of the governor Rijk Tulbagh who governed the Cape from 1751-1771.

Description

This Chenin Blanc opens with aromas of melon, fynbos, and a delicate floral perfume. On the palate, the wine reveals intense flavors of ripe peach, nectarines, and orange blossoms, complemented by a creamy texture and hints of almonds. The finish is marked by lively acidity, offering freshness and length, with a leesy complexity adding depth​.

Melon
Melon
Fynbos
Fynbos
Ripe Peach
Ripe Peach
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom

Food Pairing

Rijk's Private Cellar Chenin Blanc pairs beautifully with rich seafood dishes, creamy cheeses, and spicy Asian cuisine. Its acidity and depth of flavor also make it an excellent match for a variety of poultry and pork dishes​.

Seafood
Seafood
Spicy Food
Spicy Food
Poultry
Poultry
Vegetables
Vegetables

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