Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Chenin blanc pairs beautifully with seafood curry or a walnut and goat’s cheese salad. Its mild acidity and fruit-forward nature tame harsh spice while enhancing the creaminess of the goat’s cheese or the delicate flavours of the curry. Chenin blanc’s versatility lies in its complexity, fruity yet mineral, textured yet refreshing, making it suitable for a wide range of dishes.

Ideal weather and a slightly later harvest in 2025 set the stage for a standout vintage across the Helderberg region. Mild summer conditions, cool evenings, and extended hang time contributed to excellent flavour development, balanced acidity, and refined tannins - hallmarks of a season that reflects both vineyard resilience and winemaking precision. The Old Vine Project Chenin blanc is mostly sourced from vineyards older than 35 years in the Stellenbosch region. The predominant vineyard was planted in 1966 and turned 58 this year.

Fermented and aged in concrete egg vessels for 11 months.

The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, with each bunch gently pressed in our cellar. The clear juice is then carefully transferred to concrete egg vessels for fermentation, while a small portion undergoes fermentation in neutral barrels. After four months, the individual batches are assessed, blended, and further aged for an additional six months in concrete egg vessels.

Waterford Estate is situated in the Blaauwklippen Valley on the rolling slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the well-known Stellenbosch region. Waterford Estate prides themselves in making Fine Wine from carefully selected grapes. Winemaker, Mark Le Roux and viticulturist, David van Schalkwyk both believe a Fine Wine displays the character of its cultivar and a true sense of place. A Fine Wine should reflect the length on the palate, has a complexity of flavours, internal harmony between aromatics and the palate, and balance between its essential components.