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Stormy Cape Chenin Blanc 2021
Grape Type Pronunciation: "shen-in blonk"
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Lemon
Lime
Pear
Asparagus
Celery
Grass
Pea
Details
If you are looking for your white wines to be on the crisp, zesty, citrus-driven side of the spectrum, then look no further than Stormy Cape's Chenin Blanc. This is packed with ripe citrus and a faint whiff of pea and asparagus, bringing in even more freshness!

Origin: Anjou, in the Central Loire Valley in France. Mainly Grown In: South Africa actually leads the way these days, with nearly twice as much Chenin planted as France. USA and Argentina also have a lot. Key Facts: Do you know that friend who just seems to do everything well? They are an artist, and athlete, and wait, what — they also code? Well, that’s pretty much Chenin Blanc, quite possibly, the world's most versatile grape. It’s famous for world-class dry table wine, sweet wine, sparkling wine, and in some parts of South Africa, distilled into brandy! However, most on the market today are dry wines — like this delicious drop! The style of the flavours of dry Chenin Blanc depends on the climate it is from (warm or cool) but, one thing's for sure, it almost always has flavours of apples, delicate white flowers, and beeswax complimented by sky-high acidity. Fun Fact: Historical records at the Abbaye de Glanfeuil (outside of Saumur in the southern part of Anjou) indicate Chenin's cultivation in 845!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Western Cape
country
South Africa
Grape type
Chenin Blanc
Wine Maker
Stormy Cape
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
This delicious Chenin Blanc from Stormy Cape really hits the spot with its aromatic character and delicious flavours. It’s going to be a top pairing for summer salads, freshly-shucked oysters and all kinds of seafood, especially those which sit on the sweeter side of the spectrum. Sweet ‘n’ sour and crispy tofu dishes, Singapore noodles and Thai curries will also work beautifully, and it’s also fantastic with creamy pork pasta, richer white fish dishes and chicken and leek combos. Nice!
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Food
Aperitif
Seafood
Tastes
Crisp
Light
Moods
Bored
Always A Winner
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape is the overarching region that encompasses 22 wine regions within South Africa. Bounded to the west and south by the huge cooling influences of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans and with ranges of hills and mountains creating not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world of winemaking but also plateaus and valleys that expose and shelter vineyards to and from the sun and sea resulting in a myriad of different terroirs.The varietals grown within the Western Cape are varied, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage among the most common grown varieties across the region.
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