Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc
You know that white that's juicy enough to sip on its own but has enough going on to sit through dinner? This is it. Ripe peach and pineapple up front, then a soft creamy hum underneath from a bit of barrel time, and it lands properly dry so it never goes sweet on you. Chill it down, pour it the second a plate of grilled fish or chicken hits the table, and let it do the talking.
First sniff is all yellow stone fruit. Apricot, ripe peach, a bit of quince, with pineapple and citrus sitting just behind. On the palate it's medium-bodied and silky, the fruit carried by a creamy, lightly oaked texture from the part of the wine that was barrel-fermented. There's a flick of minerality and bright, juicy acidity that keeps it fresh and stops it feeling heavy. It finishes dry and long, with that gentle oak just whispering, never shouting.
The details
How to serve it
Serve it properly cold, around 8 to 10°C. Couple of hours in the fridge, or fifteen minutes in an ice bucket if friends are already at the door. Pour into a regular white wine glass so the peach and that creamy texture get room to open up. No mixers, no ice in the glass, this one stands on its own. If the first glass comes out fridge-cold, let it warm a touch in the glass and watch the fruit bloom.
Pairs well with
Where it's from
Zevenwacht sits on the Stellenbosch Wine Route in South Africa's Cape Winelands, on cooler, breezy slopes near Polkadraai that run a couple of degrees chillier than central Stellenbosch. That cool edge is exactly what Chenin Blanc loves, keeping the acidity bright and the fruit clean. The Johnson family took over the estate in 1992 and farm it across a big maritime property, and the name Zevenwacht roughly means 'seven expectations'. Nice bit of trivia for the table once the bottle's open.
Good to know
- What is the price of Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc?
Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc is KSh 2,749 at Oaks & Corks, delivered across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or by courier countrywide on the next working day.
- What does Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc 75cl taste like?
Ripe peach, apricot and pineapple with citrus, wrapped in a creamy, lightly oaked texture from partial barrel fermentation. It's medium-bodied, fresh with juicy acidity, and finishes dry and long.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's plenty of ripe fruit so it reads as generous, but there's no real sweetness on the finish.
- What is the ABV of Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc?
13% alcohol by volume, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it well, around 8 to 10°C, and pour into a white wine glass. No ice in the glass and no mixers, it drinks beautifully on its own or with food.
- What food pairs with it?
Fish, shellfish and prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta or cream-sauce dishes, and a mild Camembert. It's a great all-rounder for a seafood or chicken dinner.
- Where is it from?
Zevenwacht Estate on the Stellenbosch Wine Route in South Africa, family-owned by the Johnsons since 1992.
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Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc price in Kenya
Buy Zevenwacht Estate Chenin Blanc online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,749, delivered across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or by courier countrywide on the next working day.
