Carinus Polkadraai Heuwels Chenin Blanc 2021

Carinus Family Vineyards Polkadraai Heuwels Chenin Blanc 2021 is a varietal Chenin Blanc white wine produced in the Swartland region of South Africa`s Western Cape. Produced with the help of respected South African winemaker Chris Alheit, the Polkadraai Heuwels Chenin is matured exclusively in concrete eggs for 10 months and faithfully expresses the salty bite and drive of Chenin grown in the Swartland`s granitic soils. "“Displaying a broad and more approachable frame in youth, the 2021 Polkadraai Heuwels opens to a dusty mineral essence with considerably more weight and gravitas compared to the Rooidraai Chenin Blanc. On the palate, the wine shows a kiss of phenolic bitterness with a food-friendly note of marzipan before offering a weighted mouthfeel with delicate mineral tension that will last for years. The wine has a soft, nutty finish and lingering mineral essence. It’s a delightful, cerebral Chenin Blanc that has me coming back for a second sip.” Wine Advocate, 2023