Roodekrantz Wines
Somerkind Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from Darling, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Roodekrantz Wines
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.
Description
True to its name, Somerkind opens with sun-drenched aromatics: paw-paw, sweet melon and peach, supported by subtle notes of burnt butter and gentle oak spice. The palate is rich and ripe on entry, offering a rounded, creamy mouthfeel.A well-integrated line of acidity binds the generous fruit to the understated oak nuances. Ripe yellow stone fruits lead the flavour profile, enhanced by the wine’s smooth, creamy texture. The finish is long and evocative, with impressions of quince, baked apple and a warm, summery character reminiscent of fruit beautifully exposed to the sun. A vibrant yet plush expression of old-vine Chenin Blanc.
Food Pairing
Grilled yellow tail or Cape bream with a light curry butter. Roast chicken with apricot glaze and aromatic spices. Pork chops with apple and quince relish. Mild Cape Malay seafood curry. Prawn curry or mild Thai coconut seafood dishes.
