Taste & Aroma: Crisp and Lively

Green apple, pear, and quince notes grace the palate, while balanced acidity adds a refreshing touch. A true showcase of the vineyard's essence.

Craftsmanship: Nature's Expression

Harvested at peak ripeness, this Chenin Blanc is meticulously fermented in stainless steel tanks, preserving its fruit-forward charm. Lees aging adds texture and complexity.

Pairing: Culinary Harmony

Versatile and vivacious, Il Geco Chenin Blanc elevates seafood, light chicken dishes, salads, and subtly spicy fare.

South African Heritage: A Grape's Legacy

Chenin Blanc's history intertwines with South Africa's winemaking narrative, evolving into a signature varietal that echoes the land's diversity.

A Vision Recognized: Excellence Unveiled

While awaiting accolades, Clarise Sciocatti's dedication to quality and terroir has drawn industry acclaim. Il Geco Chenin Blanc is a testament to her passion.

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Pierre established The Giant Periwinkle from small beginnings in rented spaces and hand crafted labels to where it is – still a fledgling winery but with its own cellar, vineyards and brand new label.

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Their latest addition under their flagship range, the Steenkamp Ou Bosstok Steen 2022, has just been released. The grapes were handpicked from the bush vine block planted on the slopes of Groenland back in 1981. Production is between 3.5 & 4 tons per hectare.

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A unique wine farm situated in the St Helena Bay region on South Africa's West Coast. Our vineyards are planted in the flattened sea sands filled with limestone 4km's from the cold Atlantic.
The farm Brakkuil was established in the early 1800's whilst the first grapes (Barbarossa and Palomino) were planted here in 1978. The original wine cellar is still in use today and was built in 1948 after the end of World War II.

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Grapes for Die Kat Se Snor Sauvignon Blanc 2021 are from the Hemel-en-Aarde Region in the Walker Bay, just 15km from the Atlantic Ocean. The grapes were hand-picked and chilled overnight before being processed as whole-bunches and pressed to stainless steel tanks for overnight settling. The wine must was racked to older French oak the following day to undergo spontaneous alcoholic fermentation and then malolactic fermentation in barrel. It was then left on gross lees for 10 months. The wine was bottled unfiltered. A harmless sediment may develop over time. Bottled at 14%.

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Arno Smith had the best of both worlds, whilst growing up.  Spending his holidays and several weekends on his mother’s family farm in the Tankwa Karoo, near Calvinia, located in the Northern Cape Province, but also got to experience city life, living in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town.  Although the lights of the city will always be a part of his safe-haven or beacon of homecoming, the farm and the Karoo is where his heart seemed to find rest. The love that Arno felt for the open spaces, fresh air, and the spectacular landscape on the farm, somehow embedded a passion in him for creating and farming.

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André grew up in Durbanville, in a home where wine was part of the family’s everyday life. His maternal grandfather was employed in wine- and brandy-making at KWV.

More recently, Winemag.co.za announced the Top 20 of Wines South Africa 2021 and Vergelegen took top honours. The wines also received two Best of Category placements: Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (95 points) in the unwooded Sauvignon Blanc, and Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 2019 (93 points) in the Niche White category.

André says one of his greatest achievements has been the eradication of leaf roll virus from the estate. Leaf roll virus diminishes the quality and volume of the harvest, and eventually the vines become uneconomical and must be uprooted.

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Metzer Family Wines was established in 2006. Our mission is to produce wines that are expressive and individual, employing artisanal, non-interventionist principles in the vinification process. The guiding principle driving this process is that the wine-making must always respect the fruit. On the red side our focus is largely on Syrah as we believe few red grape varieties, are capable of responding so articulately to different terroirs; while few grape varieties have such a perfect balance of masculine and feminine qualities. In terms of white varieties, our passion is Chenin blanc. With its versatility and immense range of flavours, it is a variety which lends itself so naturally to minimalist winemaking.

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Carmen Stevens Wines was established in 2011 with our maiden vintage in 2014. Carmen Stevens has been in the South African Wine Industry since qualifying in 1995. Carmen graduated as the first black South African to study the art of winemaking in South Africa. In January 2019, Carmen registered the first 100% black-owned winery in South Africa in the picturesque Stellenbosch.

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