{"product_id":"waterford-old-vine-project-chenin-blanc-2025","title":"Waterford Old Vine Project Chenin blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Waterford Old Vine Project Chenin Blanc is a premium Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc built around remarkable old-vine fruit, with the dominant vineyard dating back to 1966. These historic vines form part of South Africa’s Old Vine Project, which protects and celebrates vineyards of 35 years and older. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old vineyard is situated in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch, where naturally low yields from mature vines provide concentrated fruit with impressive depth and texture. Rather than masking this character with new oak, Waterford uses concrete egg-shaped vessels for fermentation and maturation, allowing the Chenin Blanc’s fruit, minerality and vineyard character to remain at the forefront. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beautifully textured yet vibrant expression of old-vine South African Chenin Blanc, combining ripe stone and tropical fruit with freshness, minerality and subtle lees-derived complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright straw-yellow with subtle golden and green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eExpressive and layered, with vibrant tropical fruit accompanied by white peach and white nectarine. Delicate floral and mineral nuances provide additional complexity as the wine opens in the glass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eTextured and refined. Ripe stone fruit and tropical flavours are joined by a subtle melon richness, while classical Chenin Blanc acidity provides freshness and balance. The concrete maturation contributes texture without introducing overt oak flavours. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, pure and mineral-driven, with lingering stone fruit, gentle citrus freshness and a fine savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterford Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Vine Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDominant Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Heritage Vineyard \/ Old Vine Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete egg-shaped vessels, with vintage-dependent use of a small neutral-barrel component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly concrete eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark le Roux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, textured and mineral-driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13,42%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Waterford Estate","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45404160000023,"sku":null,"price":379.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Waterford_Old_Vine_Project_Chenin_blanc_2025.jpg?v=1786714302","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zh\/products\/waterford-old-vine-project-chenin-blanc-2025","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}