KWV, The Mentors Chenin Blanc, South Africa

TASTING NOTE

This is a wine resplendent with aromas of ripe mango, apricot and sweet

peaches. The creamy and textured palate shows hints of zesty lime, with good

length and minerality. Some floral notes gives it a rich and fresh flavour

PRODUCER

KWV is one of South Africa's leading wine and spirit producers, with an

impressive international reputation and history. Its new owners brought in a

winemaking team led by Wim Truter. With its 72 growers in every region of

the Western Cape, it has unrivalled access to all of South Africa's wine regions,

and they champion both South African classics and off-beat varieties as well as

employ innovative methods such as producing sulphur-free wines using honey

bush and Rooibos tea bark. KWV is amongst the Top 50 World's Most admired

wine brands as per the Drinks International 2019 report.

VINIFICATION

This wine is a blend of two components. Both were fermented in barrel with

40% being indigenous yeast strain to enhance the texture and mouth-feel

of the wine. The remainder of 60% was inoculated with a specially selected

commercial yeast strain to ensure optimal cultivar-derived fruit flavours. The

wine was on extended lees contact for 270 days after fermentation and

stirred regularly during this period.

RECOMMENDATION

Although this wine can be enjoyed on its own, it will pair well with vegetable

dishes, rich fish or cream-based chicken.