New Dawn OG Chenin Blanc 2024

Chenin Blanc is South Africa's OG varietal. Authentic. Exceptional. Foundational to the country's wine identity. We source this from Kaapzicht's bush vines planted in 1985 on northwest slopes in Stellenbosch. These old vines dig deep into decomposed granite soils and extract the essence of the site.

We harvest by hand in the cool morning hours. Whole bunches go straight to the press to preserve purity. The juice settles naturally without sulfur. Native yeasts drive fermentation in seasoned barrels. Ten months of patient aging with minimal handling lets the vineyard speak.The result captures everything we love about great Chenin.

Vibrant stone fruit meets zippy citrus acidity. A mineral backbone speaks to those ancient soils. Ocean breezes from Table Bay and False Bay moderate the warm afternoon sun. This creates tension between ripeness and freshness that makes the wine electric.

This is Chenin showing why it deserves a seat at the world's finest tables.