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Liquid Skin

2015 Swartland Chenin Blanc

Mother Rock Wines Liquid Skin, a 2015 vintage Chenin Blanc from the Swartland region, showcases the remarkable characteristics of this esteemed area known for its diverse terroir. This white wine presents a vibrant golden hue, inviting you to explore its complex aromas and flavors. With a medium body, it strikes a splendid balance, offering refreshing acidity that enhances its overall liveliness and adds a mouthwatering quality. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of stone fruit and citrus that dance on the palate. Meanwhile, the subtle tannins provide a unique texture, making this wine incredibly approachable yet intriguing. This Chenin Blanc is crafted in a minimally interventionist style, ensuring a pure expression of the grapes and the region's distinct microclimate. Perfectly dry, it pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes or can be enjoyed on its own, illustrating the winemaker's dedication to creating a wine that is both expressive and delightful.

Tasting notes:


Honey

Honey

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood Salad, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


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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