COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jakkalsvlei Chenin Blanc 2021 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Western Cape, South Africa, produced by Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar. The Jonker family, who have owned the farm since 1972, established the Jakkalsvlei wine label in 2008. The winery is situated in the Garden Route region, benefiting from a warm, dry climate influenced by the nearby Indian Ocean and diverse soil types. The vineyards were first planted with Chenin Blanc in 1987.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jakkalsvlei means 'Jackal's Marsh' in Afrikaans.
Fact 02
Chenin Blanc vines were first planted at Jakkalsvlei in 1987.
Fact 03
The winery is located in the picturesque Garden Route region.
Fact 04
The Jonker family has owned the farm since 1972.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jakkalsvlei Chenin Blanc 2021 is produced by Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar, a family-owned winery. The winemaking philosophy centers on creating fruit-driven wines that showcase the richness and complexity of the estate's terroir. The vineyards are planted in diverse soil types, including clay, shale, and sandstone, across northern and southern slopes. The winery cultivates over 60 hectares of vineyards.
