£15.49
£20.65 per litre · incl. 20% VAT
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A Chenin Blanc with a conscience and a soundtrack. Black Elephant Vintners, the self-styled 'Rebels of the Vine' from Franschhoek, pour vibrant citrus, white pear and lingering yellow peach into every glass, with 5% of proceeds going to South African human rights charities. Drink well, do good.
Not for sale to persons under 18. Adult signature required on delivery.
We're suckers for a wine with a story, but only if the liquid backs it up, and this one absolutely does. The Power of Love punches well above its £15.49 price tag: it's got the Swartland's signature texture and that long peach-skin finish that keeps you coming back. Kevin, Jacques and Raymond at Black Elephant Vintners are doing genuinely interesting work in Franschhoek, and the fact that 5% of every sale goes to South African human rights charities makes this an easy recommendation. Stocks are getting low, so don't dither. If you enjoy this, the rest of the Black Elephant range is well worth exploring.
Bright and unmistakably Swartland on the nose, lifted citrus zest, ripe yellow peach and a whisper of quince that hints at the warmth this region delivers. The palate is full-bodied and fruit-forward, with juicy white pear and lemon pith framing a generous mid-palate. Acidity keeps everything fresh and focused, while a long, peach-tinged finish lingers far longer than the price suggests. This is Chenin doing what it does best: ripe Cape sunshine balanced by genuine drinkability.
The signature note here, soft, juicy stone fruit that fills the palate and carries through to a lingering, mouth-filling finish.
Bright lemon and grapefruit notes give the wine its energy, cutting through the richer fruit and keeping every sip refreshing.
A cool, crunchy pear character runs through the mid-palate, adding texture and that distinctly Chenin sense of orchard freshness.
A gentle floral lift and the faintest hint of quince add complexity, hinting at the wine's old-vine Swartland heritage.
Some wines you drink. Others you drink for a reason. The Power of Love Chenin Blanc is firmly in the second camp, a bottle born out of recent global turmoil and made with the conviction that wine, like music, can stand for something bigger. Black Elephant Vintners donate 5% of every sale to South African human rights charities, which means your Friday-night glass is doing a little quiet good in the world.
In the glass, it's everything Swartland Chenin Blanc should be: vibrant, full-bodied and unapologetically fruit-forward. Expect a lift of fresh citrus, then white pear and quince settling into a long, lingering note of yellow peach. There's just enough weight to feel generous, and just enough freshness to keep you reaching for the next sip. At a friendly 12.5%, it's a wine that knows how to pace itself.
This is brilliant with grilled prawns, a Thai green curry, or a roast chicken on a Sunday with the windows open. It's also a thoughtful gift, for the friend who cares about where their wine comes from, or the expat in London who'll appreciate a taste of the Cape. Delivered to your door anywhere in the UK. Best paired, as the makers suggest, with Bob Marley on the speakers.
This is a brilliantly versatile food wine. The ripe stone fruit handles richer dishes, think roast chicken with lemon and thyme, or a creamy fish pie on a chilly evening. The bright acidity also makes it a natural with Thai green curry, grilled prawns, or a wedge of mature Cheddar. For a proper Sunday lunch alternative, try it alongside slow-roasted pork belly with apple sauce.
Properly chilled but not ice-cold. Around an hour in the fridge, or twenty minutes in an ice bucket.
No decanting needed. If anything, give the first glass a few minutes in the glass to warm slightly, the peach and quince aromatics open up beautifully as the chill comes off.
A medium-bowled white wine glass lets the ripe fruit aromatics develop without losing the refreshing lift.
Store on its side somewhere cool, dark and stable. Best enjoyed within two to three years, this is a wine for drinking, not hoarding.
Built for drinking now while the fruit is at its most vibrant. Swartland Chenin of this style can hold for two to three years if stored well, with the peach and citrus softening into more honeyed, waxy notes, but there's no need to wait. Pull the cork tonight.
Franschhoek
Black Elephant Vintners cheerfully describe themselves as Rebels of the Vine, and the name itself tells the story, Swart and Ndlovu translate as Black and Elephant, with Jacques the Vintner completing the trio. Kevin, Jacques and Raymond came together in Franschhoek to do things their own way: irreverent labels, music-led pairings, and a refusal to take the industry too seriously. The wines themselves, though, are made with proper care. There's craft behind the cheek, and the playful packaging hides genuinely thoughtful winemaking. Think of them as the producer who turns up to a black-tie dinner in a band t-shirt, and still pours the best glass of the night.
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