Do we ship to you?.
750ml
Bottle:
$26.37
12 bottles:
$25.84
The tight racy acidity is the standout characteristic of this Chenin Blanc. Juicy ripe peach and pineapple fruit, a...
750ml
Bottle:
$20.94
12 bottles:
$20.52
The 2022 Chenin Blanc was naturally fermented in 85% old barrels with minimal intervention, with the remainder...
750ml
Bottle:
$28.94
12 bottles:
$28.36
A lively, medium-bodied white backed by zesty acidity, with a rich hint of graham cracker layered with baked...
750ml
Bottle:
$20.94
$21.60
12 bottles:
$20.52
This Chenin has a nose of green and yellow citrus, stone fruit and hint of flint. The palate has lovely texture with...
750ml
Bottle:
$16.25
12 bottles:
$15.44
The grapes were all hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. The resulting juice was fermented, using ambient yeast, in...
750ml
Bottle:
$17.93
12 bottles:
$17.57
Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and wet granite. The palate has a vibrant acidity...
750ml
Bottle:
$31.60
6 bottles:
$30.97
This white shows great freshness, with layers of persimmon and orange blossom mingling almost seamlessly with hints...
750ml
Bottle:
$10.99
A crisp, expressive, light-bodied wine. Light straw in appearance. Vibrant aromas of quince, pear and pineapple. On...
750ml
Bottle:
$32.94
12 bottles:
$32.28
The oxidative handling gives this wine a deliciously smoky, nutty quality. It has a certain spice akin to peppercorns...
750ml
Bottle:
$28.93
12 bottles:
$28.35
Rated 95 - From the same block as Kweperfontein but grapes picked earlier, and the winemaking featuring significant...
750ml
Bottle:
$79.93
I love the crushed stone aromas here, with lemon and grapefruit pith, white lavender and apricot stones. Sleek,...
750ml
Bottle:
$86.94
Showing mango stone and baked apple notes with hints of juniper spice and lemon cream. Grapefruit, too. Full-bodied,...
![Myburgh Bros [Joostenberg] Chenin Blanc Old Vine 2023 750ml](https://www.saratogawine.com/files/images/cached_thumbs/af/af25c469348214099cb0899cc3235fe7.jpg){kind=small}
750ml
Bottle:
$11.90
$12.50
12 bottles:
$11.88
Ripe apple and hints of peach on the nose and the palate. Subtle chalky notes add complexity and interest. The palate...
750ml
Bottle:
$16.63
$18.48
12 bottles:
$14.25
A lithe, light-bodied white, with spice and honeysuckle notes winding through flavors of patisserie apple and pear...
750ml
Bottle:
$11.70
12 bottles:
$11.12
A good example of why Chenin has for a long time been the workhorse and favorite in South Africa but is now starting...
250ml - Case of 48
Bottle:
$5.89
This is bright, varietally correct Chenin, with a distinct minerality bordering on saltiness. Aromas of yellow apple,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$12.35
APPEARANCE: Pale straw in colour with a greenish hue.
TASTING NOTE: This unwooded Chenin Blanc is crisp and fruity....
750ml
Bottle:
$13.55
12 bottles:
$12.87
Stone fruit and citrus notes are at the core of this wine, with a splash of salt water. The palate is bright, with...
Chenin Blanc New Zealand South Africa
Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.
Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.