Die Kliphuis Chenin Blanc

Perfect for the delicate flavours of sushi and sashimi, with its racy acidity cutting through the richness of the fish. Can also be served with fresh oysters, grilled shrimp, or ceviche. A crunchy green apple and fennel slaw complements the wine’s green apple and lime aromas. The wine’s green fruit spectrum harmonizes with the earthy, slightly bitter flavours of grilled asparagus sprinkled with lemon zest, and even a goat cheese and herb salad.

We believe wines are made in the vineyard. Careful vineyard selection is therefore key to our results. Very close relationships with growers ensure sustainable vineyard practices and deliver consistent quality in the bottle. The role of the viticulturist is to guide our growers to produce the best possible quality fruit. In the ideal world the role of our winemaking team is to capture the essence of the fruit in the bottle. We do not believe in heavily wooded wines and use of “New Oak”. For us a barrel is largely a very practically designed vessel to facilitate the development of the intrinsic qualities of the grapes. So, it is all about the grape. We have access to some of the finest certified old vineyard blocks (older than 35 years) in the Industry. This segment of our business is becoming particularly interesting and we strive to keep these vineyards in the ground.

Ideal mild weather conditions in the first part of the harvest, with early and mid-season cultivars reaching optimal ripeness at lower sugars. After the late-February rains, in take of grapes at the right time was a challenge, with the ripening process being delayed by cold, rainy conditions. Grapes were carefully hand-picked in the early hours of the morning at optimal ripeness of 22°B, at a very low yield of less than 1 ton per hectare.

Aged for 11 months in seasoned French oak barrels.

The grapes were gently crushed, pressed, and settled overnight. The juice was then transferred to older barrels for fermentation, with extended time on the fine lees for added texture and mouthfeel.