False Bay, ‘Slow’, Chenin Blanc

Coastal Region | South Africa

Bready and herbaceous, with creamy flavours of lemon peel and fennel.

About the Producer

The grapes for False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc stem from old bush vines in the coastal region. Old vines are key to making stand-out chenin and although The Swartland is not as coastal as most of the vineyards used for the False Bay wines. Thankfully, the area’s old vines produce naturally low yields and retain good acidity despite being warmer and less windswept than Stellenbosch. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks and then left on lees for a minimum of ten months before bottling. Vegan friendly wine, sustainably farmed and naturally crafted.

Food Pairing

A versatile wine equally well suited to partner lobster and other seafood, risotto or herb roast chicken. Can also handle spice very well.