Here is a wine that does the hard work for you. Pour it well chilled and you get an immediate hit of ripe peach and apricot, a flash of orange peel, and a gentle thread of honey running through the middle. The palate is silky and rounded, then those bright, zippy acids sweep in and leave everything clean and refreshing. It is the kind of glass that disappears faster than you planned.
Chenin Blanc is South Africa's calling card, and Alvi's Drift is one of the names that proves why. The grapes grow in the warm, sun-soaked Breede River Valley, where cool night-time breezes and water from the river keep the fruit fresh and aromatic. This is an unwooded style, so there is no oak getting in the way: just clean, fruit-driven flavour built from premium free-run juice, cold-fermented and rested on its lees for a softer, fuller mouthfeel.
Food-wise, it loves anything light and fresh from the sea. Think crab salad, ceviche, a platter of sushi, or simply grilled white fish with lemon. It is also a lovely aperitif on its own.
We ship across the UK, usually within a few days, so whether it is for a midweek supper, a summer lunch in the garden, or a thoughtful gift for a Chenin-loving friend, it is an easy bottle to say yes to.
