Chenin Blanc 2025 Swartland Hutton Ridge

North of Cape Town, Swartland, formerly considered to be a source of inexpensive grapes and wine, has undergone a major transformation in recent years and is now a centre of innovation and premium wine production.

Swartland is rightly recognised as a source of old vine Chenin Blanc and high quality Syrah, both of which are often dry farmed, without irrigation, lowering the yields but enhancing fruit concentration.

Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted grape variety of either colour in South Africa and at a basic level, produces very easy drinking wines with simple stone fruit flavours.

Hutton Ridge is a classic example of Swartland Chenin Blanc made from free run juice and cool tempartaure fermented to preserve the fruit characteristics and finally aged on the lees for 3 months to add richness and depth.

The result is a white wine packed with tropical and stone fruit flavours, with aromas of gooseberry and guava and a balanced acidity which delivers a fresh and fruity finish.