Here's the thing about South African Chenin Blanc, the Cape grows more of it than anywhere else on earth, including the Loire, and the everyday bottles are quietly some of the best-value whites going. Hazy View is a perfect case in point. It's the kind of white you reach for without thinking, and never regret pouring.
The fruit comes from across the Western Cape, where Atlantic breezes from one side and Indian Ocean warmth from the other meet around the southern tip of Africa. That mix of cool mornings and Mediterranean afternoons gives Chenin its natural balance, ripeness without heaviness, freshness without bite. The grapes get a short, cool maceration on the skins before fermenting in stainless steel, locking in all that crunchy varietal character.
In the glass, expect lifted aromas of green apple and pear, a hint of lemon zest, and a clean, dry finish with just enough fruit to keep things generous. Crisp acidity carries it through. It's a brilliant all-rounder at the table, think roast chicken with lemon and thyme, a Thai green curry, grilled prawns, or a wedge of mature Cheddar. Equally happy on its own as an aperitif on a warm evening.
We ship across the UK, usually within two to three working days, so a midweek case is never far away. A friendly, dependable white to keep on hand, and a gentle introduction for anyone still discovering what the Cape can do with this grape.
