Here's a wine that punches well above its price tag. Lo & Behold takes two grapes that were practically made for each other, South Africa's beloved Chenin Blanc and the perfumed, peachy Viognier, and lets each one do what it does best. The result is a white that's vibrant and fresh, but with enough texture and ripe fruit to keep you coming back for another glass.
In the glass, expect a generous nose of white peach, ripe pear and orchard blossom, with citrus zest cutting through and a whisper of tropical fruit underneath. The palate is supple and rounded, finishing clean and bright. Most of the Chenin ferments naturally in stainless steel to preserve that nervy freshness, with a small portion seeing time in older French oak barrels for a touch of breadth. The Viognier ferments separately in cement tanks, then everything is blended just before bottling, keeping the aromatics lifted and the fruit unforced.
The grapes come from undulating Swartland vineyards, where Mediterranean summers and cool nights coax slow, even ripening from old bush vines. It's a region punching well above its weight, and this wine is proof.
Gorgeous with roast chicken and herby salads, pork belly, or a fragrant Thai green curry. Equally happy on its own in the garden when the British sun finally shows up. Delivered to your door anywhere in the UK, and a lovely, low-risk gift for a friend who's curious about Cape whites but doesn't know where to start.
