{"product_id":"2024-old-vine-chenin-blanc-brookdale-estate","title":"2024 Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Brookdale Estate","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious old-vine Cape Chenin with richness, texture and a beautifully mineral core. Green apple, poached pear and white peach lead the nose, followed by dried hay, stem ginger, exotic herbs, dried apricot and a touch of candied pineapple. It feels generous and layered, but never loose; there is a clear stony freshness running beneath the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is full, creamy and sophisticated, with ripe orchard fruit, soft spice and lees-built texture carried by a long, mineral finish. The oak is judged for shape rather than obvious flavour, giving the wine polish while allowing the old-vine Chenin character to shine. A brilliant South African white for anyone who loves textured Burgundy, serious Loire Chenin or full-flavoured whites with freshness and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken needs a white with real Cape depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken, pork belly, lobster, scallops, crab linguine, mushroom risotto, butternut squash, Cape Malay curry, Comté or soft washed-rind cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrookdale’s Old Vine Chenin Blanc comes from vines planted in 1985 on decomposed shale and granite soils in Paarl. It captures the estate’s thoughtful approach: old vines, careful picking, wild fermentation and long ageing to build texture without losing freshness. This is not simple, fruity Chenin; it is layered, mineral and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799852568961,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023OldVineCheninBlanc_BrookdaleEstate.png?v=1780417376","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2024-old-vine-chenin-blanc-brookdale-estate","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}