If you've ever been told Chenin Blanc is just South Africa's everyday white, this is the bottle that quietly proves otherwise. It comes from the Swartland, the wild, sun-baked stretch of the Cape where the country's most exciting winemakers go to do their best work, and Bruce Jack has built it around exactly what makes the region special.
In the glass it's generous but precise. Think ripe pineapple and yellow peach, a twist of lemon and lime keeping everything fresh, and a soft floral note underneath. The finish is crisp and mouthwatering rather than heavy, the kind of wine that makes you reach for a second glass before you've quite finished the first.
The detail behind it is what lifts it above the pack. A third of the fruit comes from old, low-yielding bush vines rooted in ancient sandstone and shale, picked by hand and vinified block by block. Most is fermented in stainless steel for purity, with a small portion of older-vine fruit worked in old French barrels and rested on the lees, adding gentle texture without smothering the fruit. A splash of Grenache Blanc rounds it out.
Serve it well chilled with grilled prawns, a Thai green curry, roast chicken, or a board of soft goat's cheese. It's a confident dinner-party pour and a genuinely thoughtful gift for the Chenin lover in your life. We ship it across the UK, usually within a few days.
