2024 Protea Chenin Blanc, Anthonij Rupert Wyne
Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Silk
Bright, rounded and quietly expressive, this is Chenin Blanc with a lovely sense of ease and polish. Apricot, peach and nectarine rise first, followed by Golden Delicious apple, citrus peel and a soft chamomile note that gives the wine a little extra charm. The palate is full and supple, with ripe stone fruit, fresh acidity and a light chalky grip that keeps everything focused and refreshing. There is texture here, certainly, but it never feels heavy, only balanced, composed and wonderfully drinkable.
For when: lunch is light, the sun is out, and the first glass disappears without warning.
Pairs with: grilled vegetables, goat’s cheese, roast chicken, or simple fish dishes with lemon and herbs.
If this wine were a place: a bright Cape afternoon with warm light, cool shade and something delicious just about to be served.
The Protea range sits within the Anthonij Rupert portfolio and is made to capture a fresher, more approachable expression of the Western Cape. For the 2024 Chenin Blanc, the fruit comes from decomposed granite and shale soils in the Western Cape, and the wine spent a short period on lees, which helps explain its lovely mix of generosity, freshness and gentle texture.
Whats in the bottle
100% Chenin blanc