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Reyneke Chenin Blanc, Polkadraai Hills 2024
White Wine from South Africa - Coastal Region
From two old chenin blanc vineyards on the biodynamic Reyneke farm, dating back to 1974 and 1976 respectively, this is subtle and slightly shy in its youth, with gentle aromas of yellow apple, honeycomb and beeswax. Ageing in a combination of foudre (two thirds) and amphora (one third) delivers gorgeous texture on the mid-palate – it’s more about texture than about fruit – with vivid, racy acidity carrying apple and almond flavours to a salty-mineral finish. There is a quiet but determined energy to this wine, which builds into an uplifting finish. Certified biodynamic with Demeter and organic with Ecocert, and for working to reduce their carbon footprint, Reyneke’s efforts to be as sustainable as possible make them a shoo-in as a Wine Society Pioneer. Water conservation is a big issue here in drought hit South Africa and Reyneke use only drip irrigation, mostly from run-off dams and only when necessary while measuring its use so they know that they use 50% less than when they farmed conventionally. New vineyards are being designed to capture and use water with maximum efficiency. The introduction of a bio-reactor means that water and other waste has a second use on the farm in compost building and for the cows to drink after independent monitoring. Finally, when bottled the labels are made from agricultural pulp.
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£30.00
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(£40.00/litre)
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£180.00
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In Stock
Code: SA23371
Wine characteristics
- White Wine
- 1 - Bone dry
- Chenin Blanc
- 75cl
- Now to 2039
- 13% Alcohol
- no oak influence
- Cork, diam no capsule
- 450 g (Empty bottle weight)
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Biodynamic certified
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Reyneke Wines
Reyneke is an old Stellenbosch property which was established in 1863 but did not bottle its own wine until 1998. Until recently it was wholly owned by the Reyneke family, and current generation biodynamic and surfing specialist Johan Reyneke continues to farm the vineyards.
The property is now in the same stable as Boekenhoutskloof and one of the latter’s former winemaking team, Rudiger Gretschel, has taken the wines to a new level of quality as Cellarmaster, including their first five-star wine in the influential Platter’s Guide 2011, while respecting the environmentally sound philosophies that Johan Reyneke holds so dear.
The estate is a member of South Africa’s Biodiversity in Wine Initiative, WIETA accredited, and makes all its own compost and biodynamic preparations on site. A wide range of grape varieties are planted, including mourvèdre, pinotage, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, with chenin blanc and sauvignon blanc for the whites.