{"product_id":"kwv-the-mentors-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA premium South African white wine from the Swartland, showcasing the depth, texture and ageing potential of old-vine Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc is a richly textured, barrel-fermented white that balances generous fruit with freshness and finesse. Bright gold in colour, it opens with expressive aromas of ripe pineapple, mango, apricot and passion fruit, alongside subtle floral notes. On the palate, this Swartland Chenin Blanc is full-bodied and creamy, with layered flavours of stone fruit, citrus peel and a gentle oak spice, underpinned by a fine mineral edge. The finish is long, polished and savoury, making this a serious yet very drinkable South African white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast monkfish with butter beans and lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy chicken or mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled cauliflower steak with tahini and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is Chenin Blanc with real confidence behind it. KWV’s Mentors team know exactly when to let the vineyard speak and when to step in – the result is a wine that feels generous, thoughtful and beautifully put together. One to linger over rather than rush.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKWV – The Mentors\u003c\/strong\u003e range represents the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship from one of South Africa’s most respected wine producers. Created as a playground for experimentation and terroir expression, these wines are made in small batches within KWV’s Paarl cellars, allowing the winemaking team to push boundaries while staying true to Swartland’s unique climate and soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested from selected Swartland vineyards for concentration and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch pressing to preserve purity and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel fermentation using a mix of indigenous and selected yeast strains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended lees contact for 270 days, with regular stirring, followed by nine months’ maturation in 500L French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swartland, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, still, full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers richness, texture and freshness in equal measure. It’s a brilliant example of premium Swartland white wine, offering both immediate pleasure and the structure to age gracefully over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KWV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46904316657861,"sku":"juf1789233299999","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7262\/0485\/files\/kwv-the-mentors-chenin-blanc-2023_1.png?v=1789233304","url":"https:\/\/www.helvorae.shop\/products\/kwv-the-mentors-chenin-blanc-2023","provider":"Lunarae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}