Tembela Chenin Blanc 2024
- Tembela Wines
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 94 Punkte
€24.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Tembela Chenin Blanc 2024"
The Tembela Chenin Blanc 2024 showcases an enticing bouquet of white blossoms, golden apples, ripe pears, and a hint of citrus zest. Its inviting freshness is complemented by a smooth, layered palate that remains clear and focused. The finish is marked by a fine, savory echo that adds depth, leading into a long, elegant finale.
This vintage continues to be produced from old, untrained vines in the Geluksoord vineyard, located near the Bottelary Ward in Stellenbosch. The year 2024 proved exceptional, allowing winemaker Banele to harvest the grapes at the optimal time, free from rot. He describes this vintage as “splashy,” with vibrant acidity, fruity layers, and great drinkability. The watercolor label pays tribute to his mother, Tembela, portraying her at the forefront with a basket on her head, alongside a second woman in the background—a symbol of community and connection to the land.
Die Trauben wurden zu 100 % im Ganzen gepresst und der Most durfte über Nacht zur Ruhe kommen. Am nächsten Tag wurde der klare Saft von den Trubstoffen abgezogen und in alte Eichenfässer zur Gärung überführt. Dort reifte der Wein für zehn Monate, bevor er in Edelstahltanks umgezogen und schließlich mit sanfter Blattfiltration sowie einer kleinen Schwefelzugabe abgefüllt wurde. Eine Schönung fand nicht statt.
| Main grape varietal: | Chenin Blanc |
|---|---|
| Taste: | dry |
| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| certification labels: | Vegan |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| fairtrade | organic | vegan: | Vegan |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100, Winemag 94/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2024 |
| wine type: | White wine |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.5 |
|---|---|
| SO2 Content [mg/l] | 42 |
| pH-value | 3.63 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.4 |
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | Chenin Blanc |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2029 |
| Winemaker | Banele Vakele |
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 94 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2023 - Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Punkte