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3 Total Awards
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2020 Chenin Blanc

Curioture

Breedekloof, South Africa

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A delectably authentic example of South African Chenin Blanc

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About This Wine


Curioture

Chenin Blanc

Our Chenin Blanc just earned 94 points at the 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition!
With notes of ripe stone fruit and florals combined with complex oxidative notes, our Curioture Chenin Blanc is a delicious expression of its growing region and the experienced hand of the winemaker. This wine hails from the diverse terroir of the Breedekloof region in South Africa, where wine styles vary by location. The valley floor is home to most of the region’s white varieties. Cool air here settles around the low-lying grapes and allows them to maintain their acidity despite the region’s characteristically high temperatures. Our experienced local winemaking partners preserved Chenin Blanc’s beloved varietal characteristics by fermenting the wine in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Each sip of this wine offers layers of complexity from primary, secondary, and tertiary notes. We suggest serving it at cool temperatures to experience its full potential. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Curioture 2020 Chenin Blanc Breedekloof, South Africa

Wine Region


Breedekloof

Breedekloof sits in the western portion of the Breede River Valley region, about 50 miles northeast of Cape Town. Surrounded by mountain ranges, Breedekloof's complex topography and rich array of soil types make it perfect for white wine production. With the Atlantic Ocean not far to the west and the Karoo desert to the east, the sheltered climate here is characterized by sunny days and cold nights. Here Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes ripen with great structure and acidity. Pinotage and Syrah also perform well in Breedekloof, developing fine, Rhône-like aromatics as they ripen.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Capers, Fish and Chips, Fried Tofu

Body 4 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2

Tasting Notes


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Aromas of honeysuckle and popcorn delight the nose before giving way to scents of fynbos. A full, waxy body balances intense acidity on the palate, where flavors of slightly sweet apricots accompany a refreshing minerality on the finish.

Awards


Curioture 2020 Chenin Blanc Breedekloof, South Africa: Chenin Blanc

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
  • Gold Medal, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
  • Points 94 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Curioture 2020 Chenin Blanc Breedekloof, South Africa