Ophidian
Swartland, South Africa
Our Gold Medal-winning Chenin Blanc is smooth and tropical
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About This Wine
Ophidian
Chenin Blanc
Our 90 point Chenin Blanc is elegantly balanced and seductively sumptuous with exotic fruit flavors and a round, polished mouthfeel. Just 40 miles north of Cape Town on the western edge of the South African coast, Swartland is a gorgeous winegrowing region. With vineyard sites in many locations and altitudes, all fruit receives sufficient coastal influences from the bordering Atlantic Ocean along with a hot, arid climate. This setting is ideal for wine grapes and travelers alike. Our local South African winemaking partners have cultivated this land since 1923, crafting mesmerizing wines year after year, and our 2021 vintage is no exception. To fully appreciate this wine’s striking aromatic intensity and unctuous body, serve it lightly chilled, shared with family and friends at your next social gathering. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
Wine Region

Swartland
Flavor Profile
Pairs well with… Seafood, Spring Vegetables, Stir Fry
Body 3 Acidity 3Sweetness 3Fruit Intensity 3
Tasting Notes
- Buddha's Hand
- Tropical Fruit
- Peach
On the nose, you’re greeted by a lemon-like scent without the bite; this is the aroma of the citrus fruit, Buddha’s hand. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, silky textures where flavors lean into stone and tropical fruit, offering ripe apricot, peach and kiwi notes.
Awards
Ophidian 2021 Chenin Blanc Swartland, South Africa: Chenin Blanc
2 TOTAL AWARDS
- Points 90 Points, 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
- Gold Medal, 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge