Strange Kompanjie The Tea Leaf is a naturally fermented, old bush vine white wine that captures the wild, sun-soaked spirit of South Africa's Western Cape. Sourced from vineyards where Chenin Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Marsanne vines grow intertwined with indigenous rooibos plants, this is a wine of genuine character, combining vibrant fruit, delicate spice, and a bright mineral freshness that is entirely its own.

Meet the Producer

Strange Kompanjie Unlimited is a playful, innovative collective of winemakers exploring the quirks of the Cape's lesser-known grape varieties. Embracing natural fermentation and minimal intervention, they let the vineyard speak, producing wines of real personality and a strong sense of place in the Western Cape.

Vineyard and Production

Grapes are harvested in the cool early hours of the morning and hand-selected at the winery before undergoing natural fermentation. The wine is aged in older 600-litre French oak barrels to add gentle texture without overpowering the fruit, then coarse-filtered above 1 micron and bottled without fining to preserve purity and character. The presence of indigenous rooibos plants growing among the vines contributes a subtle aromatic complexity unique to this terroir.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of ripe citrus and peach mingle with savoury, gently nutty notes. The palate is firm yet silky, with a sandy texture reflective of the vineyard soils, leading to a long, lightly honeyed finish of real distinction.

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc, Grenache Gris, Marsanne

Perfect Pairings

A versatile food wine, perfect with simply cooked fish, scallops, salt and pepper squid, seafood pasta, risotto, rich salads, or sushi.

About the Region

The Western Cape is home to some of South Africa's most exciting old bush vine vineyards, producing wines of extraordinary depth and individuality. Explore our full range of Chenin Blanc wines to discover more exceptional expressions of this versatile variety.

We strive to provide fast and reliable delivery, with Free Express Delivery on orders over £150 (UK Mainland only).

Express Delivery

Orders placed by 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day.
Orders placed after 2pm Thursday arrive on Monday.
Orders placed after 2pm Friday arrive on Tuesday.
A signature is required, with GPS-confirmed tracking.
Bank Holidays and seasonal holidays are not considered working days by couriers.

Standard Delivery

Economy (2-3 working days) – Orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day.

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