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It’s all about balance

The 2021 Chenin Blanc Old Vine Reserve is hand-picked from organically-farmed vines picked over two passes through the vineyard, 400-litre barrel and tank-fermented with nine months in French oak (20% new). 

It’s produced from sustainably-grown, dry-farmed grapes from six different Stellenbosch vineyards from vines averaging 40 years of age.

Full Bodied, melon aromas.  A lovely layered sense of flavours.  Then it gets complex and soft.  There is great body.  The more complex the meal you are enjoying the more you’ll enjoy this one.  It has one of the longest finishes of wines we sampled over the years.

It’s an outstanding Chenin.

CHENIN BLANC – KEN FORRESTER OLD VINE RES STELLENBOSCH 2021

$22.99

13.5% Alcohol

UPC 06009607660383

BC’s Brothers G of South Africa.  Excellent quality wines at a very reasonable price.

Protea is one of the most distinctive South African Chenin Blanc’s available on the market.

Fresh, but complex.  Smooth. Crispy is a great way to describe it.  Stonefruit aromas with a slight lemon zest edge. We very much enjoy the vibrancy. The acidity might be a little high for some people, but we liked the ‘edge’ it adds.  The finish is long and creamy. 

Serve it cool, but not cold.

CHENIN BLANC – RUPERT WINES PROTEA

$14.99

13% Alcohol

UPC: 00086891081144

The inspiration behind the name of the brand is South Africa’s national flower, Protea. It got its name from the shape-shifting Greek god Proteus because it comes in a dizzying diversity, as each blossom is somehow more exotic and special than the last one.

Protea Chenin Blanc is produced by Protea Wines, a company that belongs to Johann Rupert, owner of luxury brands like Cartier and Mont Blanc. 

Very appealing.  Tangy and crisp flavours get your attention, and holds it through a lovely fullness towards the end. 

The preceding winter was cold and wet, resulting in good dormancy and healthy dam levels prior to the growing season. The cool weather continued into spring which in turn resulted in delayed but relatively even bud break, flowering and fruit set. The moderate summer temperatures slowed the ripening period and resulted in harvest starting about two weeks later than normal. The usually hot month of February was uncharacteristically cool, allowing for the gradual ripening of fruit with good flavours and acidity. An exceptional vintage which promises to deliver outstanding wines.

Protea has a remarkably aromatic nose for a Chenin Blanc.  It’s very palatable and quite distinctive.

CHENIN BLANC – RUPERT WINES PROTEA

$13.99 regularly $14.99

13.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00086891081144

The ‘will buy again’ chart.

What we really appreciated was the ‘lack’ of citrusy’ overtones.  There are definite hints of apricot and pear.

It’s very refreshing.

it took us a little by surprise, because, to us, Chenin Blancs don’t usually stand out when by themselves.  They always add to the roundnesswhen added to other whites for a blend.

CHENIN BLANC – RUPERT WINES PROTEA

$14.99

13% alcohol

UPC: 00086891081144