Rhenosterbosrug Chenin Blanc

This wine will pair perfectly with the savoury notes of a herb-roasted chicken and root vegetables. The oily texture match well with the creamy flavours of a butternut squash and sage risotto. Its acidity and complex layers balance the richness of pan-seared duck breast with a peach glaze. The nutty, caramel flavours of mature Gouda complements the wine’s honey and stonefruit notes.

Ideal mild weather conditions in the first part of the harvest, with early and mid-season cultivars reaching optimal ripeness at lower sugars. After the late February rains, intake of grapes at the right time was a challenge, with the ripening process being delayed by cold, rainy conditions.

Aged for 11 months in seasoned French oak barrels.

Grapes were carefully hand-picked over a 10-day period, at optimal ripeness of 21°B-22B. The first selection prioritized freshness, heightened natural acidity, and structural integrity, while the later selection emphasised mouthfeel and palate density. The grapes were gently crushed, pressed, and settled overnight. The juice was then transferred to older barrels for fermentation, with extended time on the fine lees for added texture and mouthfeel.

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.