Chenin is an extremely versatile grape, able to make excellent wines in many different guises, from Late harvest to straw wine to classic dry Chenin and even Methode Champenoise. This example is a wonderfully lively, intense, fruity and beautifully balanced dry Chenin Blanc. Aromas of green apples and white peach invite the juicy, yet taut palate. A depth of fruit is what sets this wine apart. It shows great persistence of flavour and freshness that linger on the palate long after the wine has gone. Very individual, the character of this wine makes it a perfect companion to warm summer days and long balmy evenings. The newest independent winery run by Alex Dale and friends in the Helderberg sub-region, is an emerging star on the Cape wine scene producing wines of complete quality, yet expressing their individuality. John Platter the doyen and king maker has already tabbed them as 5 star winemakers.

From a winery that spans back 330 years, this range has been created specifically to be enjoyed with food. On the palate there are flavours of green apples and melon unfolding into layers of citrus and minerality. This wine is crisp and clean and will better suit fresh salads and grilled seafood while it's young.

Dont miss this rare chance to secure a magnificent wine from a top producer thats in seriously short supply. Made by an acclaimed winemaker at the top of their game, this is a slice of wine history you dont want to miss. Add it to your collection while you can.

Kevin McCarthy re-wrote the pinot grigio rules. Pioneering the planting of the unknown (at the time) Italian grape variety in Victoria’s cool climate in the 1980s saw the variety boom. Now mainstream, here is another progressive take by Kevin. Zippy and bright, enjoy effortless tones of lemon, pear and honey, metered by a subtle saline edge.

Wild and elemental, pale, clean, and properly dry. Low sugar, pear, poached nectarine and a roll in the hay. All in one sip. Low Sugar. Less Than 1 Gram Sugar Per100mL. - Free from Added Colours and Concentrates. - Minimal Sulphites. - 74 Calories per Serving.

Light Straw. A fragrant, spring blossom bouquet with crisp pear and apple notes. Elegant and pretty, with a flavoursome and serious palate. Intense lemon and lime, with a core of crunchy green apple, pear and subtle grapefruit. Lengthy, driven and very refreshing with integrated oak adding texture to the finish.

Ken Forrester Vineyards is renowned for producing wines that have received international acclaim and numerous awards, including the world’s top Chenin Blanc at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards for the 2021 Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc. Ken has become known for his dedication to Chenin Blanc, which he has been championing since 1993. Despite being advised to uproot an old Chenin vineyard and plant Pinotage or Chardonnay, he decided to give the varietal a chance. His dedication to Chenin Blanc is not only a contribution to the South African wine industry but also an inspiration for other wine producers around the world. Barrel and tank fermented and left on the lees (7 months French oak, 20% new) for a rounded complexity. Golden hued and full bodied, with melon and spicy baked apple aromas. Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and caramel flavours from lees contact. A great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak/vanilla flavours, as they combine to form complex, soft flavours with sufficient body to enhance even spicy and full flavoured meals.

Grape variety - 100% Chenin Blanc. Colour - Pale straw-green. Aroma - Rich with bright fruit characters of pear, gooseberry and lime. There is the typical varietal characters of lanolin along with fennel, subtle quince and creamy lees.Palate Rich with a soft creamy texture and balanced acidity. The palate is loaded with fresh fruit characters of gooseberry, pear, passionfruit and honeysuckle along with lanolin. A fresh and fruit driven Chenin Blanc that has great drinkability. Food matches - Sushi, grilled chicken, seafood, roast pork and goats cheese. Peak drinking - Drink now. Viticulture - Fruit is sourced from neighbouring properties in the northern Yallingup sub-region of Margaret River. Direct input from Forester’s viticulturist ensures well balanced canopies and crops are grown for the ripe style desired. The 2024 vintage was a warm year for white grapes in Margaret River, allowing plenty of time during January and February to ripen the fruit to our specification. Winemaking - Modern white winemaking techniques are employed in the production of the Lifestyle Chenin Blanc, with temperature control considered critical from the moment the fruit reaches the winery. The fruit is destemmed and crushed, then must chilled and pressed off skins in a very short space of time. The clarified juice is then racked to a fermentation tank where a selected yeast strain is added. All tanks are stirred on lees during their maturation period for 3 months before blending and bottling. Storage & Bottling - Bottled under screwcap into a Burgundy bottle.