Rijk's Cellar
Reserve Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from Tulbagh, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
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
The 2024 vintage presents a bright yellow hue and offers an attractive bouquet of peach, nectarines, and marzipan. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with flavors of orange, yellow plum, and tangerine. These flavors are supported by the delicate use of oak, which allows them to shine and brings structure to this refined wine. The wine concludes with a long finish and lasting aftertaste.
Food Pairing
This Chenin Blanc pairs excellently with a variety of dishes, including seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta. Its medium body and vibrant fruit profile complement both light and rich dishes, making it a versatile choice for food pairings.
