Simonsig Starting Blocks Chenin Blanc 2025
- Simonsig
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 3.5 Stars / 85 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 88 Points
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silver
€10.90*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Simonsig Starting Blocks Chenin Blanc 2025"
With a delicate straw hue and hints of fresh green reflecting light, the Simonsig Starting Blocks Chenin Blanc 2025 shines like sunlight in a glass, exuding enchanting aromas of ripe summer fruits. This vintage pays homage to the inaugural Simonsig wine launched in 1968, presented with a new name and look.
The palate bursts with vibrant citrus and green apple nuances, delivering a delightful freshness supported by a naturally balanced acidity. A wine that is artlessly delicious, it offers intense flavor notes with a rounded and pleasantly long finish. Over the years, this wine has evolved beautifully. “Starting Blocks” refers to the inception of Chenin Blanc production at Simonsig.
The grapes for this Chenin Blanc were hand-harvested, crushed, and partially left on the skins overnight. The juice was allowed to rest cold until achieving brilliant clarity, then inoculated with selected yeast cultures. The fermentation temperature was maintained at a steady 12-14°C, ensuring a slow fermentation that imparts splendid fruitiness to the wine.
| Main grape varietal: | Chenin Blanc |
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| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| bottle closure: | screw cap |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 3.5 Sterne, Veritas Silber (85 - 89 Punkte), Tim Atkin 88/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | steel barrel |
| vintage: | 2025 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | White wine |
1 review
2 November 2021 22:08
Top of the Top in Sachen Weisswein
Wirklich ein klasse gemachter Weisser vom Cap
- John Platter: 3.5 Stars / 85 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 88 Points
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silver
- 2024 Vintage - John Platter: 3.5 Stars
- 2024 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2024: 87 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Salate, Brathänchen, gedämpfte Muscheln |
| Grape varietals | Chenin Blanc |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 10-12 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2028 |
| Winemaker | Michael Malan, Charl Schoeman |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Säureregulator (Weinsäure L(+)), Packgas (Stickstoff), Stabilisator (Carboxymethylcellulose), Konservierungsstoff (Sulfite) |
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| Calories | 83 kcal / 345 kj |
| Carbs | 1.4 |
| Sugar | < 0.5 |
| Fat | < 0.5 |
| saturated Fat | < 0.1 |
| Salt | < 0.01 |
| Nutrition allergens | Enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.5 |
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