Essay Chenin Blanc
This is a medium-bodied white blend made primarily from South Africa's classic white
variety, Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is known for its generosity of fruit and friendliness
towards most foods. This wine shows typical Chenin Blanc aromas of pineapple, litchi,
and guava. A few months of lees contact enhances the texture of this wine, while still
maintaining a fruity palate and fresh finish. The addition of Viognier and Roussanne
adds complexity with each component contributing its distinctive characteristics to the
blend, bringing out hints of pear, melon, and granadilla. This wine is perfect on its own
as an aperitif but will also pair well with a wide range of foods, especially sushi, oysters,
Asian curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, and summer salads.
Varietal Blend
Chenin Blanc 66%
Viognier 25%
Roussanne 9%
Producer
Essay Wines
Wine Style
White - Buttery and Complex
Region / Appellation
Swartland
Food Suggestion
Cheddar and Gruyere
Country Hierarchy
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Alcohol Content
13.5 - 14%
variety, Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is known for its generosity of fruit and friendliness
towards most foods. This wine shows typical Chenin Blanc aromas of pineapple, litchi,
and guava. A few months of lees contact enhances the texture of this wine, while still
maintaining a fruity palate and fresh finish. The addition of Viognier and Roussanne
adds complexity with each component contributing its distinctive characteristics to the
blend, bringing out hints of pear, melon, and granadilla. This wine is perfect on its own
as an aperitif but will also pair well with a wide range of foods, especially sushi, oysters,
Asian curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, and summer salads.
Varietal Blend
Chenin Blanc 66%
Viognier 25%
Roussanne 9%
Producer
Essay Wines
Wine Style
White - Buttery and Complex
Region / Appellation
Swartland
Food Suggestion
Cheddar and Gruyere
Country Hierarchy
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Alcohol Content
13.5 - 14%
