Cape Sands, Chenin Blanc, 2025

'One-Liner'
A bright, easy-drinking South African Chenin with ripe orchard fruit, citrus and a clean, refreshing finish.

Tasting Note
Pale straw in the glass. The nose leans into ripe pear, apple and soft tropical fruit, with a light citrus lift. On the palate it is fresh and fruit-led, with a rounded feel through the middle and enough acidity to keep it bright and easy to drink. Straightforward, sunny and very useful.

Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region: n/a
Grape(s): 100% Chenin Blanc
ABV: 12%
Friendly: n/a

Awards & Critics' Scores
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The Story
Chenin Blanc has long been one of South Africa’s great strengths. In the Western Cape it can turn into all sorts of things, from serious old-vine wines to easy, fruit-led bottles made for everyday drinking. This feels very much like the latter – the kind of white that leans into freshness, sunshine and uncomplicated pleasure, which is no bad thing at all when the bottle is this easy to open and pour.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Lemon-herb roast chicken with new potatoes

- Vegetarian: Sweetcorn Fritters with Lime Yoghurt and Coriander

- Vegan: Butter bean, fennel and lemon traybake with herbs