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Jakkals

2012 Swartland Chenin Blanc

The A. A. Badenhorst Jakkals Chenin Blanc from the Swartland region is a remarkable white wine that captures the essence of this renowned area. This wine showcases a medium body, perfectly balancing richness and finesse. Its acidity is vibrant and mouthwatering, providing a refreshing lift to the palate. With prominent fruit intensity, the wine bursts with notes of ripe stone fruits, citrus, and a hint of honey, which add to its complexity and allure. As a dry wine, the Jakkals delivers a clean and focused finish, making it an excellent companion to a variety of dishes. The 2012 vintage reflects the character of the Swartland, where old vines thrive in unique terroirs, enhancing the overall experience of this exceptional Chenin Blanc.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Beeswax

Beeswax

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Sea Bass with Wine Reduction, Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa

Region:


Swartland
Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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