HAVEN POINT
CHENIN BLANC WESTERN CAPE
WESTERN CAPE • SOUTH AFRICA
"The mineral purity and fruity freshness of the Western Cape's emblematic grape. A vibrant, agile, and deliciously balanced white wine."
Clarifying note on varietal typicality
It is important to specify that, due to its typology and natural enological composition, this product corresponds to a Varietal White Wine made 100% from Chenin Blanc grapes — the flagship white grape of South Africa — and not to the red wine category. The Haven Point Chenin Blanc Western Cape 750ml White Wine embodies the crisp freshness of the New World of wine. Cultivated under the shelter of maritime winds and the generous sunlight of the Western Cape, this example stands out for its clean, direct, and highly refreshing profile, demonstrating the winery's technical mastery in controlled cold fermentations to preserve fruit purity.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Haven Point.
Appellation of Origin: Western Cape, South Africa.
Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc.
Soil Type: Mix of decomposed granite, shale, and alluvial deposits.
Vinification: Clean fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to enhance fruit aromatic intensity.
Serving Temperature: 7°C - 10°C (Serve well chilled).
Profile: Dry, young, and markedly refreshing.
SKU / MPN: SA-HVP-CHENIN-WC-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Presents a pale straw yellow color, extremely clean, bright, and with greenish reflections that reveal its vivacity and youth.
Nose: Of great intensity and charm. Displays clear aromas of fresh green apple, Anjou pear, and white guava, intertwined in the background with citrus notes of lime and a subtle herbaceous mineral character.
Palate: Its attack is light, dry, and extremely agile. It stands out for a very well-integrated crisp acidity that provides a tremendous sensation of freshness, repeating the notes of tropical fruits and citrus on the palate with a clean and revitalizing finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precise Gourmet Pairing: Its crisp and balanced profile makes it the perfect companion for seafood cuisine and light dishes. It harmonizes wonderfully with citrus ceviches, tiraditos, aguachiles, sushi, fresh salads with balsamic dressings, grilled white fish, and steamed shellfish. It is also a great choice alongside young goat cheeses or light pasta with herb-based or butter sauces.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer and Pool Afternoons: Its light and refreshing character defines it as the quintessential bottle to alleviate hot days, whether at the beach, on a terrace, or by the pool.
- Family Meal: An ideal option to whet the appetite as a refined welcome aperitif or to accompany the first courses of a weekend meal.
- Special Celebration: Suitable for welcome cocktails, inaugurations, or daytime graduations thanks to its pleasing and sophisticated profile.
- The Perfect Gift: A charming and very thoughtful detail for enthusiasts who enjoy discovering the typicality of New World white wines and the splendor of South Africa.
Customer Reviews
★★★★★
"A wonderful expression of South African Chenin Blanc. It's incredibly refreshing, with intense fruit notes and a brilliant acidity that cleanses the palate. Fantastic for hot days."
— Mariana G.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the origin and the winery that produces this wine?
This wine is produced by the Haven Point winery and comes from selected vineyards in the Western Cape geographical appellation in South Africa.
Is it a sweet or dry wine?
It is a dry and young white wine. It has a very fruity profile but with no perceptible residual sugar, which enhances its natural freshness and crisp acidity on the palate.
What type of grape is used in this product?
It is made 100% from Chenin Blanc grapes, which is the most planted and iconic white grape variety in all of South Africa.
What type of food is it recommended to pair with?
It harmonizes excellently with fish, seafood, ceviches, sushi, Mediterranean salads, light pasta, and mild goat cheeses.
