COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Stellenrust
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Stellenrust Secrets & Lies Chenin Blanc is a single-varietal wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is produced by Stellenrust, a family winery established in 1928. The grapes are sourced from old, unirrigated bush vines over 40 years old, grown on granite soils in the Bottelary Hills. The 2023 vintage benefited from a long ripening season due to a cool summer. The wine's name, 'Secrets & Lies,' hints at its layered complexity, a characteristic that has earned it significant critical acclaim, including being named Chenin Blanc of the Year by Platter's Wine Guide.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Chenin Blanc of the Year' by Platter's Wine Guide 2025 (97 points).
Fact 02
Consistently recognized among South Africa's top Chenins.
Fact 03
Grapes come from a 41-year-old unirrigated vineyard.
Fact 04
Fermented spontaneously in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Stellenrust Secrets & Lies Chenin Blanc is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The grapes are gently pressed, and the must is partly fermented in used French oak barrels. Fermentation is spontaneous, occurring in 225-liter French oak barrels. The wine then undergoes maturation on fine lees for five to nine months in these barrels, contributing to its texture and complexity. The grapes are sourced from unirrigated, old bush vines.
