Solitude Chenin Blanc 2024

The Solitary wolf roams the herd like a true rebel, looking for the best to feast on. Like a one-man wolf pack, bush vines stand alone in the dry summer months trying to hide from the extreme conditions. With the cool breeze from the ocean bringing some much-needed relief, the limited production of grapes results in small berries with concentrated aromas and flavour. The grapes are sourced from carefully managed, old bush vines in the Swartland region.

A pale straw colour with a bright golden tinge. Citrus like lime and spice aromas such as lemon pepper and cloves on the nose, as well as a lightly wooded elegance with a mineral flinty finish. The medium full palate is loaded with stone fruit and baked pear. Layered with great texture and ripe lemons, which culminate in a crisp acidity and lingering finish. Terroir driven wines to be enjoyed with a beautiful rebel on your side.

Being a rich and elegant wine, it will pair beautifully with spicy food particularly those containing some kind of fruit such as Cape Malay or other mild, fruity curries and Southeast Asian-inspired salads. Solitude Chenin Blanc’s mineral flinty finish is a perfect fit for mild cheeses like Caerphilly and white-rinded cheeses like Brie so long as they are not too ripe.

Platter Guide 4.5 Star 2026 (94 points),Highly recommended, Good value