Chenin Blanc is the definitive white grape of South Africa. It has great potential for producing sensational wines, provided they are treated well. Delheim has been passionately pursuing this for almost 80 years, a fact you can taste in every sip of Delheim Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment. The Chenin Blanc grapes grow close to the Simonsberg Mountains, providing them with excellent protection from extreme weather conditions. After harvest, the grapes are fermented, partially in stainless steel (34%) and partially in oak barrels. The Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment is then aged for another seven months on its own lees. The result is truly astonishing, placing this white wine rightfully among the finest Stellenbosch wines.
Some wines stay with you. You look forward to them the moment you buy a bottle. You dream of them. Delheim Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment is one of those wines. So much character, complexity, and creaminess. You slowly fall in love with it. It's immediately evident in the aroma. Typical aromas of honey, grapefruit, orange, and white peach immediately rise to your nose. Smell again, and you discover a touch of hay and lemon blossom. You'll be swept away by this Delheim white wine. Once you take a sip, you won't want anything else. A beautiful, rich, and creamy palate unfolds on your tongue. Apricots, yellow apple, gooseberry, and white peach. The subtle oak notes perfectly complement Delheim Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment. Delicious and beloved!
