2018 The Saboteur White Blend, Luddite, Bot River

Chenin Blanc

The Saboteur White Blend by Luddite Wines is a pale straw colour with a hint of lime on the nose, along with spicy pear, peaches and citrus peel.  Pears and citrus bon-bons on entry open up to a textured mid-pallet with a medley of ripe plums, peaches and pears, finishing with a long balanced citrussy finish.

£21.95

2020 Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc, Beaumont, Bot River

Chenin Blanc

The truly stunning Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc from Beaumont wines has a complex nose mixes floral, stone fruit charater with herbs and spice.  The palate is exotic yet fresh and focussed with beautifully poised acidity and well integrated oak.  The finely balanced acidity on the long finish keeps the wine fresh and hints towards this being a wine which will age gracefully for many years to come.

£28.95

2021 Carte d’Or, Baumard, AC Coteaux du Layon, Half Bottle

Chenin Blanc

The Carte d'Or Coteaux du Layon from Baumard has a very attractive honeyed nose, with lifted yellow fruits and more golden tropical elements such as mango, guava and pineapple. It has a particularly tropical character and a very fresh feel on the palate, with steely minerality and a zippy background acidity giving invigorating tartness to keep the wine luscious and buoyant. The rounded, approachable finish has good length.

£13.95

2021 Cartology, Alheit Vineyards, WO Western Cape

Chenin Blanc

The 2021 Cartology is made from 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Semillon from old, dry farmed bush vines.  Following careful selection by hand the grapes are whole bunch pressed and lightly settled with no addititions to the natural juice.  Wild yeast fermentation takes pace in a mixture of concrete eggs, clay pots and old barrels of various sizes, lasting anywhere between 3 weeks and 11 months.  The wine is then aged on it' lees in tank for roughly 12 months with a further 6 months to settler in tank prior to bottling. 

£35.95

2021 Church House Chenin Blanc, Matawhero, Gisborne

Chenin Blanc

The Church House Chenin Blanc from Matawhero has a pale straw colour with golden highlights and the expressive nose shows blossom, orange zest and a gentle floral character.  Chenin Blanc hallmarks abound on the palate with stone fruit, lime and honeysuckle alongside perfecty poised acidity.

£16.95

2021 Pourquoi Faire Sans Blanc?, Domaine Serol, Vin de France

Chenin Blanc

Following a disastrous harvest in France many producers looked for parcels of fruit which they could make wine from in order to have something to sell from the 2021 vintage.  Domaine Serol have a small vineyard of Chenin Blanc grapes on the highest part of their estate, grown on granite soils.  This is a deliciously refreshing white with a core of ripe honeyed, citrus fruit that is just starting to open up.  The finish is super clean with thirst quenching acidity on the long balanced finish.  Drinking beautifully now, especially with food, this will continue to develop for a few years from vintage. 

£24.95

2021/23 The Wolftrap White, Boekenhoutskloof, Franschoek

Viognier

The Wolftrap White has a nose that is bold, intense, and rich with stone fruit aromas of peach, nectarine and yellow plum as well as gentle whiffs of angelica, spice, and fresh ginger. The palate is focused and balanced, with yellow apple flavours, honeydew melon, papaya, poached pear and hints of dragon fruit and lime adding to its complexity.  Medium-bodied, elegant, and vibrant with zesty yet integrated acidity, this cracking value white is clean and dry on the mid-palate, with notes of crisp green apple and tangerine lingering on a refreshing finish.

£10.95

2022 Cartology, Alheit Vineyards, WO Western Cape

Chenin Blanc

The nose shows citrus oil and pear, with some subtle floral/honeyed tones. The palate is very well proportioned, with firm mid-palate structure, medium rich mouth feel, and long carry. Flavour persists and even intensifies throughout its length. The wine finishes dry and saline, refreshing the palate. This vintage has a sappy, thirst-quenching quality about it.

£36.95

2022 Chenin Blanc, Beaumont, Bot River

Chenin Blanc

The Beaumont Chenin Blanc is a delicious example of cooler climate Chenin Blanc fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks. Dry, fresh and delicious!  Although very approachable in it's youth, the Beaumont Chenin, as with many other good South African Chenin Blancs, has teh ability to age for many years.  It's a great value wine to stock up on and see how it develops. 

£15.95

2022 Eight Feet White, Kloovenburg, Swartland

White Blend

The Eight Feet White from Kloovenburg has an elegant nose with a mixture of white flowers, citrus and spice which leads to a generous, richly textured palate and fine, balanced finish.  This wonderful white is a blend of hand picked Chenin, Verdelho, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne harvested at different times to enable the final blend to have a balance of freshness, complexity and vitality.  Made with free run juice the fermentation process is natural, often taking up to 3 months.  The wine spends 10 months on it's fine lees in barrel with regular battonage (to promote texture), before final blending and bottling.  The absence of malolactic fermentation means that the wine retains freshness and acidity despite it's time in barrel.

£18.95

2022 Moment Of Silence, Blankbottle, Wellington

Chenin Blanc

The Moment Of Silence by Blankbottle has aromas of candied lemon, cooked apple and mango with a core of minerality. Soft and voluptuous, it has a lovely ripeness and a fleshy, creamy mouthfeel, which leads to a perfect tangy freshness giving some zip to its otherwise mellow feel.

£24.95

2022 Saumur Elegance, Dom. Vieux Pressoir, AC Saumur

Chenin Blanc

The history of this Domaine dates back to 1892 and they were a key player in the establishment of the Saumur AOC in the 1930's.

£20.95

2022 Vouvray Cuvee Silex, Domaine des Aubuisieres, AC Vouvray

Chenin Blanc

Produced from several vineyards with Silex (flint) soils, this delicious Vouvray is pale yellow with a very reserved nose. The palate is dominated by minerals, with citrus, apple and lemon peel fruit. Floral aromas balance out the minerality with some lovely balanced acidity coming through on the finish. 

£17.95

2023 Heirloom White, Piekenierskloof, WO Piekenierskloof

White Blend

The Heirloom White is yet another truly delicious South African blend based on Chenin Blanc.  We are massive fans of these wines here at DWC and would love everyone to get behind them.  45% Chenin Blanc, 40% Grenache Blanc and 15% Viognier, this complex wine shows dried tropical fruits, fresh stone fruit and citrus notes on the the palate.  The richly textured mouthfeel integrates elegant oak and lifting acidity through to the long lingering finish. 

£16.95

2023 Lo & Behold Chenin/Viognier, WO Swartland

Chenin Blanc Blend

The Lo & Behold white is very grown up for such a humble price tag.  Made from 90% Chenin Blanc, 10% of which is aged in french oak, the remainder naturally fermented in stainless steel, plus 10% Viognier that is fermented in cement tanks.  The wine is blended before bottling, resulting in a fresh and vibrant wine with citrus and pear fruit alongside more tropical notes.  The finish is long and balanced and leaves one wanting more! 

£12.95

2023 Secateurs Chenin Blanc, AA Badenhorst, Swartland

Chenin Blanc

The Secateurs Chenin Blanc by AA Badenhorst wine is exceptional, showing complex yet fresh and mouth watering fruit flavours mingled with honey, stone fruits and orange blossom, with a long, softly textured finish.

£15.95

2023 Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc, Klein Zalze, Stellenbosch

Chenin Blanc

The Klein Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc has plenty of rich, ripe honeyed fruit so typical of the grape, but also lovely freshness and acidity that balances out the creamy, aromatic nature of the wine.  Truly lovely.

£16.45

2023 William Robertson Chenin Blanc, Robertson Valley

Chenin Blanc

The William Robertson Chenin Blanc is one of our best selling white wines and a true crowd pleaser. Crisp green apple fruit, a hint of honeyed richness and lovely fresh acidity. Yummy!

£10.95

NV Cremant de Loire, Domaine du Landreau

Chenin Blanc Blend

Domaine du Landreau are 4th generation growers who produce a range of clean, crisp and expressive wines in the central Loire Valley.  The Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grapes are hand harvested over several passages through the vineyard, ensuring the grapes are picked at their optimum ripeness.  A slow, cool ferment and 3 years lees ageing help this traditional method sparkling wine develop it's delicate floral, citrus and apple notes with nutty undertones.  Elegant on the finish with a creamy texture courtesy of the ageing make this a stunning value alternative to entry-level Champagnes.

£17.95

NV Vouvray Methode Traditionelle Brut, Dom. du Clos Des Aumones

Chenin Blanc

This traditional method Vouvray is delicate and elegant with an enticing floral nose and soft, gentle mousse.  This Decanter Gold Medal winning sarkling wine is perfect as an aperitif either on it's own or with canapés. 

£18.95