2024 False Bay 'Slow' Chenin Banc

Aromas of green plum, citrus zest, and wild fennel integrate with notes of dried herbs and a subtle breadiness. The palate is medium-bodied and textured, featuring flavors of creamy lemon and white peach balanced by a zesty, mineral finish.

Nadia Langenegger sources fruit from old, low-yielding bush vines that are sustainably farmed. In the cellar, the grapes undergo a slow, spontaneous fermentation using only indigenous yeasts found on the skins. The wine matures on its fine lees for at least ten months in stainless steel tanks to develop its characteristic weight and savory complexity without the use of new oak.

The grapes are grown in the Coastal Region of South Africa, primarily within the Swartland and Stellenbosch districts. These sites are influenced by cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, though the age of the gnarly bush vines is what allows the fruit to retain its natural acidity and concentrated flavor in the warm climate.