M&S 22 Families Chenin Blanc

The Old Vine project of South Africa recognises the importance of caring for vineyards to create a sustainable farming model. This Chenin Blanc is made from 35 year old vines by the 22 families who found the winery 80 years ago.

Peach, apricot, and citrus note, ripe with a hint of flintiness.

A versatile wine matches well with seafood, chicken, and salads with quiche or onion tarts. Try with mild curries.

Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

OVP Certified, Certified Heritage Bush Vine, W. O. Swartland, Suitable for vegans

South Africa

Food - Seafood, mild curries, seasonal salads

Best enjoyed chilled within 3 years of purchase.

Bottle

Bottle - Recycle

Additional Information:
©M&S plc

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Contains Sulphites

Suitable for Vegans

M&S

Marks and Spencer plc,
PO Box 3339,
Chester,
CH99 9QS,
United Kingdom.

M&S (Ireland) Ltd,
PO Box 13022,
Ravensdale,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.

Marks and Spencer plc,
PO Box 3339,
Chester,
CH99 9QS,
United Kingdom.

M&S (Ireland) Ltd,
PO Box 13022,
Ravensdale,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.

The Old Vine Project of South Africa recognises the importance of caring for vineyards to allow vines to have a healthy and productive old age, thus creating a sustainable farming model. This Chenin Blanc is made exclusively for M&S by Riebeek Valley Wines from 35 year old vines carefully cultivated by the 22 families who found the winery almost 80 years ago. Producer - MandS

Off-Piste Wines

Chenin Blanc

2024

Swartland is a large wine-producing area 40 miles north of Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa. Traditionally a wheat-producing region, it now specializes in making rich, fruit-driven wines particularly from the Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Pinotage grape varieties.

Citrus, pear, apricot, flinty notes

13

9.8

MandS

Seafood, mild curries, seasonal salads

Dry 1/5 Sweet

The Chenin Blanc grapes were crushed, and allowed to settle before 21 days of fermentation at between 13-15C. The wine stayed in its lees before bottling to add complexity.