Schenkfontein
Stofjas
White Blend from Swartland, South Africa
TWS TROPHY '24Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Schenkfontein
Schenkfontein is a family-owned and operated private cellar, situated near Piketberg in the Swartland. The farm Schenkfontein originated on 9 December 1992, when a portion of the old Winkelshoek family farm was sold to Hennie Hanekom, who was to set out on a venture of his own. The farm consists of about 153ha of which only 23 consist of vineyards. The first certified wines under the Schenkfontein label were produced in 2014 with the opening of its tasting room following five years later.
Description
Beautiful bright medium golden colour with upfront aromas of apricots, cling peaches, white nectarines, mandarins, old oak spice, vanilla, allspice, lilies, jasmine, hints of tonka beans, fennel and fynbos. The aromas are very evolving and every time you go back to the glass, you will experience something new with every sniff. Aromas follow through on the nose with a medium body, integrated crisp acidity, and very well-balanced oak, fruit & floral perfume flavours, and the wine has a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
It is a very well-made, intense and complex wine - serious & sophisticated, that will be appreciated by any wine connoisseur (or saved for a special occasion) and a match made in heaven paired with food such as roasted chicken, grilled pork, mushroom risotto, semi-hard cheeses like Gruyère or Emmental, or less creamy cheeses like goat cheese or even mildly spicy Asian dishes, like Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, where the spices can play off the wine's oak-derived flavours.
