False Bay Chenin Blanc 2025 Dry White Wine 750ml 12.5%
🍋 False Bay Chenin Blanc 2025 Dry White Wine is a dry South African white wine that rewards a little time in the glass. Made entirely from Chenin Blanc, it brings together old-vine fruit, bright freshness and a generous texture. Its 750ml bottle and 12.5% alcohol make it an appealing choice for a relaxed lunch, a seafood dinner or an evening shared with friends.
🌿 The name Slow captures the way this wine is made. Sustainably farmed old bush vines in the Coastal Region yield naturally balanced grapes, picked by hand and fermented with the wild yeasts already present on the fruit. The wine develops at its own pace rather than being rushed from vineyard to bottle. Fermentation in stainless steel and time on the lees help build character while keeping the fruit clear and expressive.
👃 Ripe citrus and green plum lead the aromas, followed by a gentle bread-like note and dried herbs reminiscent of fennel and aniseed. On the palate, lively fruit meets a creamy lemon character, held together by refreshing acidity. The result feels both textured and precise, with a long finish that invites another sip and makes the wine especially comfortable at the table.
🍽️ Pair False Bay Chenin Blanc 2025 Dry White Wine with lobster, prawns or other seafood, a creamy risotto, or chicken roasted with herbs. It can also complement dishes with a little spice. For a simple meal, grilled fish and lemon are a good starting point; the wine’s citrus freshness lifts the food while its texture gives it enough presence alongside richer ingredients.
🌡️ Serve False Bay Chenin Blanc 2025 Dry White Wine at 8–10°C, then let the glass warm slightly as you enjoy it. The screwcap makes opening easy, and the wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc 2025 offers a thoughtful introduction to South Africa’s old-vine Chenin tradition: patient winemaking, distinctive fruit and an inviting dry finish.
Key Details
- 🏷️ Producer: False Bay Vineyards • Waterkloof cellar
- 🌍 Country: South Africa
- 📍 Appellation: W.O. Coastal Region
- 🍇 Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
- 🍷 Style: Dry white • Vegan & vegetarian
- 📅 Vintage: 2025
- 📦 Volume: 750ml
- 🔥 Alcohol: 12.5%
- 🌿 Vineyard & method: Old bush vines; sustainable farming; hand harvest; wild yeast fermentation
- 🕰️ Maturation: Stainless steel fermentation and lees maturation; slow development over at least six months
- 👃👅 Profile: Ripe citrus, green plum, subtle bread and dried herbs; creamy lemon, refreshing acidity, long finish
- 🍽️ Serving & pairing: 8–10°C; seafood, risotto, herb-roasted chicken or lightly spicy dishes
- 🔓 Closure & allergen: Screwcap • Contains sulphites
- 🏅 Rating: Platter’s 3.5 stars / 85 points listed for 2025 by Südafrika Weinversand
