'Secateurs' Chenin Blanc by AA Badenhorst
Vintage: 2025 / ABV: 13.0% / Vegan / Sustainable
Origin: South Africa / Swartland
Varieties: 100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes: Honey, ripe apple, orange blossom and white stone fruits predominate backed up by flinty aromas. The texture is slightly creamy owing to elements of malolactic fermentation which adds a wonderul weight and richness. This wine has an excellent concentration with a saline, mineral quality alongside Chenin's naturally zippy acidity. It has depth, balance and a long finish.
Try with: Roast pork, roast chicken or something with a creamy sauce.
About: This gloriously free spirited Chenin has been allowed to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts, with different presses across a range of vessels including concrete tanks, stainless steel and old french barriques. Predominantly old vine fruit adds concentration and depth with some fruit from younger vines blended for vibrancy and structure.
