Chenin Blanc

This Chenin Blanc pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Its bright acidity and fruit-forward profile complement poultry and vegetable dishes, while its subtle oak nuances make it a great match for creamy sauces and mild cheeses. Consider pairing it with roast chicken, creamy butternut, or camembert.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Swartland region, known for its unique terroir and Mediterranean climate. The vineyards are sustainably farmed, with minimal intervention to allow the grapes to express their natural character.

The wine is matured in French oak barrels for 8 months. The barrel fermentation involves 10% new, 30% second-fill, 40% third-fill, and 20% fourth-fill 400-litre French oak barrels, contributing to the wine's complexity and subtle oak character.

The winemaking process involves separating the free-run and light press juice. 60% of the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at approximately 12°C for three weeks, while the remaining 40% undergoes barrel fermentation in French oak barrels of varying ages. The wine is matured in barrel for 8 months before blending and bottling.

Travelling through the Swartland on the back of a truck, heading towards an auction, a Nguni cow knew a beautiful vineyard when she saw one and jumped off. She was appropriately named Survivor when the grower found her grazing in his vineyard. Pierre Wahl excels at creating powerful and elegant wines, choosing to showcase the cultivar’s fruit characteristics, embraced by an old-world elegance in structure and texture. A masterfully crafted fine wine brand that speaks to inner strength, roots, character and refined taste.