2023 Biodynamic Chenin Blanc, Reyneke

A soft golden hue glimmers in the glass, and the nose opens with orchard stone fruit, peach and yellow apple, underscored by lime zest, beeswax and a whisper of flint. The palate is beautifully composed: vibrant citrus and ripe pear layered with subtle tropical hints and a pocket of mineral tension that runs through the mid-palate. Fine phenolics give texture without weight, while the finish is long, saline and inviting. Elegant rather than brash, this Chenin strikes a perfect balance between purity and depth.

For when: you want to savour something clean, thoughtful and quietly bold.
Pairs with: grilled scallops, lemon-herb chicken or a summer salad with goat’s cheese.

Produced on the wind-blasted, granite-flecked slopes of the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch, Reyneke’s biodynamic philosophy frames every decision from vine to bottle. Hand-harvested fruit, spontaneous fermentations, and minimal intervention make this Chenin a true expression of site and season. The 2023 vintage seems to capture that ethos perfectly: pristine fruit, rock-driven clarity and a finish that lingers long after the glass is empty.