COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Badenhorst Family Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kelder Steen 2021 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from Badenhorst Family Wines, originating from the Swartland region of South Africa. This wine is distinguished by its source: old bush vines planted in 1971 on decomposed granite soil, located adjacent to the winery's cellar, which inspired its name. The vineyard is a single hectare, dry-farmed, and managed with sustainable practices. Badenhorst Family Wines, led by Adi and Hein Badenhorst, is a prominent name in the Swartland's modern wine movement, known for their commitment to minimal intervention winemaking and showcasing the unique character of old vines and the region's terroir. The 2021 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, including a cooler winter and timely rains.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 1971 by Adi Badenhorst's grandfather.
Fact 02
Name 'Kelder Steen' means 'cellar stone' in Afrikaans.
Fact 03
Dry-farmed (rain-fed) vines on decomposed granite.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking is a core philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kelder Steen 2021 is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in cement tanks over several months. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 11 months on its gross lees in cement tanks and old foudres. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural character and texture. The vineyard is dry-farmed and managed using sustainable viticultural practices.
