Winery WaterkloofCircumstance Chenin Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Circumstance Chenin Blanc from the Winery Waterkloof
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Circumstance Chenin Blanc of Winery Waterkloof in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Circumstance Chenin Blanc of Winery Waterkloof in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or smoke.
Food and wine pairings with Circumstance Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Circumstance Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Circumstance Chenin Blanc
The Circumstance Chenin Blanc of Winery Waterkloof matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of fish curry à la reunion, alsatian sauerkraut or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).
Details and technical informations about Winery Waterkloof's Circumstance Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Circumstance Chenin Blanc from Winery Waterkloof are 2011, 2019, 2018, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Waterkloof
The Winery Waterkloof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Chaptalization
The addition of sugar at the time of fermentation of the must, an ancient practice, but theorized by Jean-Antoine Chaptal at the dawn of the 19th century. The sugar is transformed into alcohol and allows the natural degree of the wine to be raised in a weak or cold year, or - more questionably - when the winegrower has a harvest that is too large to obtain good maturity.
