- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Sourced from dry land farmed bush vines, ranging from 1968 till 1986 based on granite from the Paardeberg, blended with shale/schist from the east, clay from the north and iron from the western parts of the Swartland
- The wine is made from 8 vineyards, 25 pickings, different soils, different aspects, different vineyard ages, farmed by different people and different farmers
- Whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented
- Matured for 11 months in old neutral French oak barrels. Two components were fermented and matured in concrete, 20%
- Aged for 9 months in bottle prior to release
- The wine has a Certified Heritage Vineyards (CHV) seal and forms part of the Old Vine Project (OVP)
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-DNS-01-24 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2025-11-03
"Sliced pears, acacia honey, seashells and grapefruit on the nose of this very mineral wine. It,s medium- to full-bodied with plenty of midpalate weight and a stony, textured and focused finish. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2026-02-26
"The David & Nadia 2024 Swartland Chenin Blanc is built from eight single vineyards planted between 1968 and 1986 (and all recorded in the Old Vine Register), with 16 separate pickings forming the backbone of the blend. Whole-bunch pressing and restrained skin contact preserve clarity, aiming for a linear and tactile expression. While Swartland is often associated with shale, roughly 70% of this blend comes from granite soils, with additional iron-rich clay, limestone and ferricrete contributing nuance. The nose is expressive and focused, while the palate is tighter and less immediately expansive, favoring structure over volume. The wine reflects the region™s old-vine Chenin Blanc heritage and reinforces the Swartland™s growing identity as a benchmark for the variety."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-10-02
"The 2024 Chenin Blanc comes from eight vineyards, assembled from 16 pickings and is matured in concrete and older barrels. It has a delightful bouquet with pressed yellow flowers, hints of egg whites and jasmine. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, tensile from start to finish. Very fine texture on the finish, this is a delicious and complex Chenin Blanc."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-12-30
2023
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-11-25
2023
Decanter
Score
90
Date
2023-03-07
2023
Vinous
Score
90+
Date
2024-09-19
2023
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-07-31
2023
Jancis Robinson
Score
16+
Date
2024-10-23
Platter's
Score
95
Date
2021-07-01
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-12-30
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
93
Date
Wine and Spirits
Score
93
Date
2023-03-31
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-10-23
"This is showing aromas of apricot stones, almonds, cardamom and lemon pith. It,s medium-bodied with plenty of phenolic texture, with a fresh, mineral and almost chalky finish. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-09-29
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2022 Chenin Blanc comes from a blend of eight single vineyards, four of which are bottled as single-vineyard Chenin Blanc. It displays a refined nose with notions of apple and citrus blossom and white peach and wax melon. Medium-bodied and with a fine mineral tension, the palate displays a kiss of phenolic bitterness before revealing layers of complexity. It ends with a refined, fresh, ethereal finish. Enjoy with food."
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-11-02
"The 2022 Chenin Blanc comes from 8 vineyards in granite soils, plantings from 1968 to 1986, matured 20% in concrete and the remainder in neutral oak. Lemon thyme, orange zest and light waxy scents blossom on the nose - quite intense and well-delineated, almost feisty in style. The palate is taut and fresh, more saline than the Aristargos, with a linear, slightly more malic finish than usual. Plenty of freshness, but I would cellar this for 3-5 years before broaching. Very fine."
Decanter
Score
90
Date
2023-03-07
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-06-02
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-09-19