{"product_id":"kwv-the-mentors-chenin-blanc-75cl","title":"KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eKWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc is a premium, limited-production \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\" title=\"White Wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e from one of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/south-african-wines\" title=\"South African Wines\"\u003eSouth Africa's\u003c\/a\u003e most respected producers. Part of KWV's flagship Mentors range, which focuses on terroir-driven wines from exceptional vineyard sites, this is a wine of real depth, complexity and age-worthiness, crafted for those seeking a more serious and expressive white wine experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Africa is one of the world's great homes for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chenin-blanc-wines\" title=\"Chenin Blanc Wines\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e, and The Mentors showcases exactly why. Bold, refined and beautifully structured, with nine months of oak ageing adding richness and texture without masking the variety's natural vibrancy, this is a white wine that rewards both the curious and the collector. If you think Chenin Blanc is just an everyday sipper, this wine will change your mind entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from carefully selected vineyard sites, with meticulous attention to canopy management and yield control to ensure only the finest fruit is used. The wine is aged for nine months in oak, developing a creamy texture and layered complexity while retaining the freshness and aromatic intensity that defines great South African Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumptuous and expressive on the nose, with aromas of pineapple, ripe mango, apricot and passionfruit. The palate is creamy and textured, with hints of citrus, subtle oak and a lovely mineral thread running through to the finish. Floral notes add freshness and lift, creating a wine that is both rich and vibrant in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile and food-friendly white. Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, pork belly, creamy pasta dishes and soft cheeses. Also excellent alongside spiced fish, Thai-inspired cuisine or a classic chicken pie. Equally impressive on its own as a premium aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chenin-blanc-wines\" title=\"Chenin Blanc Wines\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53709506052439,"sku":"122913","price":21.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/KWV_The_Mentors_Chenin_Blanc_2023_75cl.jpg?v=1780586718","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/kwv-the-mentors-chenin-blanc-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}