Mother Rock, White, Swartland

Every single South African Chenin I've drunk has sparked up the question - why do I not drink more Chenin? I mean, it's logical to make that conclusion on my quarterly Loire fix (should be monthly, AT LEAST), but man, do the Coastal lads deliver equally well. This is a five way blend of Chenin Blanc (61%), Viognier (16%), Grenache Blanc (11%), Semillon (8%) and Harslevelu (4%) all from organically farmed vineyards in the Swartland region. The grapes are fermented …

Slight green tint to this limpid white. Very clean, brisk, proper. 61% Chenin blend, and this certainly dominates. 16% viognier but wouldn't know it. Perfect place to drink now. Food friendly - I vote prawns with garlic

Slightly on the sweeter side of totally dry. Lots going on here. Drinks like a chenin out on a bender with the girls.

Complex blend. Worked well as an aperitif. Good value.

Lovely stuff. Tons of cut and drive. Benefited from being open for a while as it came into a rounder balance without losing its pep. Fantastic wine for what I paid for it from Wine Library.