22/09/2026
A quirky grape will grace our palates this week. It is none other than the old charmer, Chenin Blanc.
While its origins stretch back to 9th-century Anjou, it has remained relevant and revered with its uncanny ability to execute everything from razor-sharp dryness to voluptuous sweetness.
A fun exercise in palate development, this week, we will experience two of the traditional, historic villages that specialize in Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley of France - Vouvray and Savennières, followed by today’s leading producer - South Africa.
✨Domaine Vincent Careme ‘Spring’ Vouvray✨
* Pure Loire Valley - Crafted by a certified organic master of the grape, this bottle skips the oak entirely to let the natural acidity shine.
* Crystalline and electric, bursting with green apple, fresh pear, and a subtle honeycomb finish.
✨Domaine FL Savennières
* The Serious, Cerebral Selection - Grown on the rugged schist and shale soils of Savennières, this dry white skips malolactic fermentation to retain its immense structural tension and epic aging potential.
* Broad-shouldered and complex, offering a smooth entry that gives way to yellow plum, quince, a striking mineral backbone, and a hint of soft spice.
✨The Curator White Blend✨
* The Rule-Breaking Vivacious Youngster - Sourced from rugged, low-yielding bush vines in the wild Swartland region of South Africa, this is a brilliantly masterminded bottle by winemaking maverick Adi Badenhorst and Bartholomew Broadbent.
* Wacky, highly engaging aromas of dried apricots, ripe citrus, and a wonderfully textured, spicy finish.
Whether you prefer your wine mathematically precise, intensely geological, or delightfully unconventional, we have an honest bottle to suit your mood. Pop by the shop, taste the trio, and reach your own conclusions about one of the world’s great white wines.
