What Could Go Wrong? Chenin '24 Botriver Old vines and Chenin Blanc

Old vines and Chenin Blanc

The result is an unmistakably granite-driven Chenin that's bright and friendly

A large portion of the most interesting and oldest South African vines were planted for brandy production

12 weeks on the skins makes this Chenin Blanc a golden orange

A palate of charcuterie and pepper unfolds into a long lingering finish of warm sweet spice

What Could Go Wrong? Chenin '24 Botriver Old vines and Chenin BlancAngelo's 2024 exploration of the question that precedes bold and sometimes questionable decisions comes from a one of a kind seaside Chenin block in Durbanville. Grapes were destemmed and placed into an open top fermenter for a 14 day skin maceration with a small addition of sulphur and gentle daily hand punchdowns. Once fermentation had stopped, the juice was pressed and left to settle overnight in tank before being racked into large, old barrels to