The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2021

This is a wine resplendent with aromas of ripe mango and white pear. The creamy and textured palate shows hints of peach & grapefruit, with good length and minerality. Some floral notes gives it a rich and fresh flavour.

Winter 2020 delivered good rainfall and cold that saw us returning to long term averages and the end of the drought that had tested all in the Western Cape for the last 5 years. Spring 2020 was defined by later bud break and particularly cool and wet conditions

This wine is a blend of two components. Both were fermented in barrel with 50% being indigenous yeast strain to enhance the texture and mouth-feel of the wine. The remainder of 50% was inoculated with a specially selected commercial yeast strain to ensure optimal cultivar-derived fruit flavours. The wine was left on extended lees contact for 270 days after fermentation and stirred regularly during this period.

The complete wine volume was matured for nine months, in 500L first, second and third-fill barrels

Although this wine can be enjoyed on its own, it will pair well with vegetable dishes, rich fish or cream-based chicken entrées