Muscle Discover Chenin Blanc Chardonnay

Spier Estate, one of South Africa's finest wineries. At Spier, they strive to create wines for everyone. Therefore, they've created several different series, ensuring there's a suitable wine for every wine drinker. One of these series is the Spier Discover Collection. This series consists of a triptych of red, white, and rosé and is very accessible. This Spier Discover Chenin Blanc Chardonnay is no exception. As the name suggests, this white wine is made from Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. The grapes for this delicious white wine are all hand-picked and then carefully destemmed. This ensures that only the flavors of the grapes are released into the wine. Both the Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay are planted on an old riverbed, ideal soil for growing grapes. The Chenin Blanc is planted as a bushvine, meaning the plants grow as a kind of thicket without any training. This is the best way for the Chenin Blanc grape to ensure that the grapes receive as much nutrition as possible. The Chardonnay is neatly planted and can therefore ripen optimally in the South African sun.

The aroma and taste of the Spier Discover Collection Chenin Blanc Chardonnay

Upon pouring, we immediately notice the beautiful golden yellow color with a light green rim. The nose reveals refined aromas of citrus and green apple, linked to the Chenin Blanc grape, along with lovely tropical fruit notes from the Chardonnay. The palate is beautifully balanced thanks to this blend. Delicate, mild notes of mango and peach are refreshed by a hint of citrus and pineapple. The finish is smooth and full-bodied with a wonderfully refreshing undertone. A superb white wine!

Spier Estate great wine

Besides the fact that this white wine is fantastic, the Spier Estate is also fantastic. One of the oldest wineries in South Africa, and what a gem it is. The estate was founded in 1692 by a German settler named Arnout Janz. He bought the land because he saw great potential in it and viticulture. He was absolutely right. Spier Estate has undergone many changes over the years, but the old cellars remain. They are even one of the oldest cellars in all of South Africa. The original buildings are still there and have been expanded to a total of 21 buildings with 21 different facades. A magnificent sight!