Vinevenom Silence No 4 Chenin Blanc NV 750ml 13% (South Africa)
Vinevenom Silence No 4 Chenin Blanc NV is a dry, non-vintage white wine from Swartland, South Africa. Winemaker Samantha Suddons takes Chenin Blanc in an unusually savoury direction, ageing the wine oxidatively beneath a naturally occurring flor in a solera. This release brings together freshness, texture and the kind of quiet complexity that invites a second sip. Only 1,050 bottles are recorded for No. 4.
Vinevenom Silence No 4 Chenin Blanc NV - ๐ท Expect a bright, layered glass. Green olive, sea breeze, oyster shell and sourdough give the nose a salty, gently yeasty edge, while apricot, quince, lemon and almond keep it inviting. On the palate, lively acidity meets a rounder, nutty character from oxidative ageing. The finish stays dry, saline and energetic. Allow the wine a few minutes in the glass as its fruit and savoury notes open up.
๐ฝ๏ธ This is an excellent choice for a table that calls for a white with more depth than a straightforward fruit-led style. Try it with oysters or grilled seafood, roast chicken, mushrooms, hard cheese or small savoury dishes. Serve lightly chilled in a white-wine glass, then let it warm gently to reveal its texture. The unusual flor-and-solera approach also makes it a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys exploring distinctive South African wines.
Key Details
- ๐ท Style: dry still white wine
- ๐ Grape: Chenin Blanc
- ๐ Origin: Swartland, South Africa
- ๐ท๏ธ Producer: Vinevenom; winemaker Samantha Suddons
- ๐ Vintage: non-vintage (NV), No. 4 release
- ๐บ Method: oxidative ageing under wild flor in a solera
- ๐ Aroma: green olive, sourdough, sea breeze, apricot, quince, lemon and almond
- ๐ Taste: dry, savoury and nutty with bright acidity
- โจ Finish: saline and lively
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Pairing: seafood, roast poultry, mushrooms and mature cheese
- ๐ก๏ธ Serving: lightly chilled, approximately 10โ12ยฐC
- ๐พ Closure: crown cap
- ๐ Volume: 750 ml
- ๐ฅ Alcohol: 13% ABV, as printed on this bottle
- ๐ข Release: 1,050 bottles, as printed on this bottle
- โ ๏ธ Allergen: contains sulphites
Vinevenom Silence No. 4 rewards a little time and attention. Open it with good food, take in its layered aromas, and enjoy the meeting of Swartland fruit with flor-aged savoury depth.
