KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2023 vs Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2019
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £21.49 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | — | Saint Clair |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc | Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| Sweetness | Dry | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2023
KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc is a premium, limited-production white wine from one of South Africa's most respected producers. Part of KWV's flagship Mentors range, which focuses on terroir-driven wines from exceptional vineyard sites, this is a wine of real depth, complexity and age-worthiness, crafted for those seeking a more serious and expressive white wine experience. Why You'll Love It South Africa is one of the world's great homes for Chenin Blanc , and The Mentors showcases exactly why. Bold, refined and beautifully structured, with nine months of oak ageing adding richness and texture without masking the variety's natural vibrancy, this is a white wine that rewards both the curious and the collector. If you think Chenin Blanc is just an everyday sipper, this wine will change your mind entirely. Vineyard and Production Sourced from carefully selected vineyard sites, with meticulous attention to canopy management and yield control to ensure only the finest fruit is used. The wine is aged for nine months in oak, developing a creamy texture and layered complexity while retaining the freshness and aromatic intensity that defines great South African Chenin Blanc. Tasting Notes Sumptuous and expressive on the nose, with aromas of pineapple, ripe mango, apricot and passionfruit. The palate is creamy and textured, with hints of citrus, subtle oak and a lovely mineral thread running through to the finish. Floral notes add freshness and lift, creating a wine that is both rich and vibrant in equal measure. Perfect Pairings A versatile and food-friendly white. Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, pork belly, creamy pasta dishes and soft cheeses. Also excellent alongside spiced fish, Thai-inspired cuisine or a classic chicken pie. Equally impressive on its own as a premium aperitif. Grape Variety Chenin Blanc
Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2019
With a pale gold presence in the glass the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay from Saint Clair will tempt you in to smell the fragrant peach, toasted spice and subtle vanilla aroma. On the palate it s concentrated, elegant and silky with fresh peach, ripe grapefruit and biscuit notes During winemaking the fruit was lightly whole bunch pressed and the juice fermented in American oak barrels, fifty per cent of which were new, using selected yeast strains. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by ten months aging on yeast lees with regular stirring. Only the very best barrels were selected for the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay. With the grapes being sourced primarily from Saint Clair’s vineyards in Marlborough’s Omaka valley where a combination of warm days, cool nights and clay based soils contribute to greater retention of fruit flavours. The fruit is a blend of Chardonnay clones, predominantly Mendoza and Burgundian Clone 95. The vines were monitored carefully during ripening and hand harvested at optimum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness. Awarded Gold at Sommelier Wine Awards 2018.
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