Die Kliphuis Chenin Blanc

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese

The 2022 vintage in Swartland was notably warmer, demanding precise picking dates and meticulous vineyard management to preserve natural acidity and shield the grapes from sunburn

Extended period on fine lees, maturing for a total of 11 months in old French oak barrels.

Hand-picked exceptionally low, yielding less than 1 ton per hectare. Grapes were carefully crushed, pressed, and allowed to settle overnight before transferring the juice to barrels for fermentation.

Roodekrantz Wines is a South African producer focused on careful vineyard selection, sustainable grower relationships and fruit-led winemaking. With access to certified old-vine blocks and a restrained approach to oak, the range highlights Chenin Blanc and other South African wines shaped by vineyard character rather than heavy cellar influence.