Delheim Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment

Spontaneous fermentation as a stylistic device: Delheim's Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc demonstrates what happens when nature is given more leeway. The result is a white wine with noticeable depth and a clear Stellenbosch terroir.

Delheim is one of the traditional wineries on the Simonsberg – one of the cooler, windswept sites in the Stellenbosch region. The natural yeast brings more complexity to the glass than cultivated pure yeast cultures: more unpredictable, but with more character.

On the nose, grapefruit, orange, and white peach, along with a delicate herbal note (savory) and a subtle oak frame. On the palate, the wine displays a lively acidity supported by juicy fruit – not a broad, heavy style, but rather taut with volume. The finish is fresh and clean.
John Platter awarded four stars for the 2016 vintage.

Serving suggestion: 10–12 °C, goes well with grilled cod, roast chicken with herbs, or a mature goat cheese. Also a good choice as an aperitif with some olives and focaccia.