Chenin Blanc Plat'Bos, David & Nadia 2021

Based in Swartland, David and Nadia Sadie focus their efforts on organic, old and dry-farmed bushland. Plat’bos, from their single-vineyard range, is 100% Chenin Blanc from a vineyard planted in 1981 and farmed by the pair since late 2013. The grapes are grown on a northfacing slope and this was one of the earliest harvests of Chenin Blanc for the 2021 vintage. Greg Sherwood MW: A fine crystalline example showing complex notes of white peach, juicy acids and a real translucent clarity. A fabulous example of excellence. Beverley Blanning MW: Yellow peaches and flint, good weight of rounded fruit, no heaviness and a distinctly mineral edge. Richness and honeyed notes on the finish, and creamy oak. Roger Jones: Refined, elegant, granite, slate, chalky then creamy. Liquid gold: delicate unwaxed lemon peel, caramelised lime zest, sweet white nuts, lovely purity and a hint of delicate perfume. 2023-2030