Roodekrantz Wines
Rhenosterbosrug Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from Swartland, 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
Aromas of hay, dried flowers, and a distinct floral character is reminiscent of an old-world style. Additional whiffs of stonefruits, a touch of honey, and wet wool add further interest. On the palate, the wine is very layered and complex, yet remains subtle. It has quite an oily texture, with a fresh, bright seam of acidity and subtle tropical fruit flavours on the long finish.A beautifully nuanced and sophisticated wine with a mineral edge.
Food Pairing
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.
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