2023 Sadie Family Chenin Blanc "Mev Kirsten", Swartland, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE Mev. Kirsten is the crown jewel of Eben Sadies Ouwingerdreeks (Old Vine Series)not just for its quality, but for its historical and cultural significance. Sourced from South Africas oldest known Chenin Blanc vineyard, planted in the late 1880s in Stellenboschs foothills, this dry farmed bush vine parcel yields minute quantities of fruit each year, offering a singular expression of site, vine age, and tradition. The vineyard is

The domaine is known for producing white Burgundies that emphasize clarity

and terroir transparency

this bucolic scene of the mismatched animals grazing in the paddocks delighted visitors to the estate

Campi Valerio has been able to remain true to their Philosophy of producing wines that represent their terroir and promote the regions indigenous grapes

Raúl Pérez continues to redefine Bierzo’s identity

Clay loam with decomposed Bokkeveld shale (Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge) and decomposed granite (Stellenbosch)

and be free to select and create from several granitic terroirs

is Bodegas Bernabeleva

delivering clarity

Malolactic occurred naturally with the wine receiving a light sulfur addition immediately before bottling

and their only motive is to give each of their vineyards the best chance to express its own terroir

A totally beguiling wine