The Mielie Chenin 2025 is a vibrant Swartland blend, designed to be drunk and enjoyed immediately. Sourced from dryland, organically farmed Chenin Blanc (1972/2001 old vines) and a touch of Macabeo, from granitic and sandstone soils, the wine is tight, clean, and possesses fantastic aromatics with notable salty and creamy green elements. The extremely cool 2025 growing season yielded a wine of excellent balance and high natural acidity. It was aged 11 months on gross lees, predominantly in stainless steel with the balance in foudre, ensuring purity and texture.

“Includes a dash of Macabeo. Two-thirds matured in stainless-steel tank, one-third in foudre. Very fragrant with notes of flowers, herbs, citrus and peach. The palate is clean, fresh and pithy, almost steely.” – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za