{"product_id":"swartland-bushvine-chenin-blanc","title":"Swartland Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwartland Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e sits in one of South Africa's most exciting wine regions, where constant cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean sustain diverse microclimates and the proximity to mountain ranges adds depth and character to the fruit. Chenin Blanc — known locally as Steen — was one of the first grapes planted in South Africa in 1655, originally from the Loire Valley in France, and it has found a natural home in the Swartland's warm, windswept landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChenin Blanc from unirrigated dry-land bush vines that are more than 40 years old. Yields are small and grapes amazingly concentrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool-fermented in stainless steel, this expressive wine captures vibrant freshness and an enticing bouquet of tropical fruit, ripe apple and zesty citrus. 40% is then fermented in French oak barrels, lending a gentle richness and added complexity while allowing the fruit to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix months of lees ageing enhanced the wine’s texture, bringing a silky creaminess, delicate butterscotch notes and a subtle honeyed depth. On the palate, layers of baked apple and citrus unfold alongside hints of honeycomb and buttery cream, all beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with green highlights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic and inviting — tropical guava, passion fruit, and citrus blossom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and rich with vibrant tropical fruit, underlying citrus, nints of honeycomb and buttery cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and clean with good length and refreshing acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with roast chicken, rich poultry dishes, pork chops with apple sauce or creamy pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chenin-blanc\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/swartland-wines\"\u003eSwartland\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/south-african-wine\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/collections\/sustainable-wines\" title=\"sustainable wines\"\u003eSustainable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medium-rounded-white\"\u003eMedium Rounded White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next two years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swartland Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164991635794,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/swartland-bushvine-chenin-blanc.png?v=1792587342","url":"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/products\/swartland-bushvine-chenin-blanc","provider":"Wine Buff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}