The 2022 Rooidraai Chenin Blanc comes from Danie Carinus’s ‘Grand Cru’ vineyards (his description) and features wispy mineral notes on the nose, like the dust kicked up from a chalky bridle path, as well as nervy notes of lemon posset, green apple matchsticks and yellow cherry. It is mineral-driven, for sure, but also has delicate notes of white tea, beeswax and straw thatch to add some subtle intrigue. 12.2% alc. Drink now-2034.

Press review:

Tim Atkin MW: “A combination of a fantastic 1981 vineyard on decomposed granite soils and a brilliant winemaker in the person of Lukas van Loggerenberg has resulted in a wine of complexity, poise and intensity. Chiselled, focused and leesy, with stony zip and pear, citrus and green apple fruit. Drink now-2030.” 95 points