Roodekrantz Wines
Donkermaan Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from Helderberg, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Roodekrantz Wines
We believe wines are made in the vineyard. Careful vineyard selection is therefore key to our results. Very close relationships with growers ensure sustainable vineyard practices and deliver consistent quality in the bottle. The role of the viticulturist is to guide our growers to produce the best possible quality fruit. In the ideal world the role of our winemaking team is to capture the essence of the fruit in the bottle. We do not believe in heavily wooded wines and use of “New Oak”. For us a barrel is largely a very practically designed vessel to facilitate the development of the intrinsic qualities of the grapes. So, it is all about the grape. We have access to some of the finest certified old vineyard blocks (older than 35 years) in the Industry. This segment of our business is becoming particularly interesting and we strive to keep these vineyards in the ground.
Description
Captivating aromas of passion fruit, peach, apple, and orchard blossoms. On the palate, it reveals a deliciously sweet-fruited core, and while tropical in nature, these flavours maintain are fined subtlety. Beautifully balanced acidity supports and carries the fruit, resulting in a wine that is simply magnificent in its harmony and depth. The influence of new oak is slight, allowing the fruit to shine. An utterly dense and complex wine, with a very long finish filled with flavours of ripe stone fruits.
Food Pairing
This wine will complement the aromatic and spicy elements of Thai green curry with chicken. The sweet-fruited core pair beautifully with the rich flavours of grilled salmon with a peach salsa. The wine’s aromas will add flair to a crispy pork belly with an apple and passionfruit glaze, while the acidity will aid in cutting through the rich fat.A wine that will also pair well with a goat-cheese-and-fig salad, or seared scallops or prawns in a rich buttery sauce.
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