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False Bay, Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, 2021
From dry-farmed, bush vines, mainly in the Paardeberg and Riebeek Valley, slowly fermented, using only wild yeasts. Lightly honeyed scent. This is richly textured, weighty, offering a generous, well-flavoured heart of white peach and crisp... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionWestern Cape
GrowerFalse Bay
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2021
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeFAB121
Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
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False Bay, Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, 2021
From dry-farmed, bush vines, mainly in the Paardeberg and Riebeek Valley, slowly fermented, using only wild yeasts. Lightly honeyed scent. This is richly textured, weighty, offering a generous, well-flavoured heart of white peach and crisp pineapple. Now-2024
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