Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Bellingham Homestead The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region, South Africa) – $18.99 , regularly $26.99.
Bellingham Wines has been around since 1693. For over three centuries, the vineyards have been cultivated by pioneers and visionaries that brought the best out of the vines and ultimately shaped the landscape of South African wines. Today Bellingham produces contemporary, structured wines, retaining the unmistakable sense of place, style and touch of the unexpected that is idiosyncratic of our storied vines.
Our feature this week is their Homestead The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc. The Homestead Series takes its name from the historical homestead at Bellingham in the magnificent Franschhoek Valley, a legendary landmark in local wine history. Once home to the colourful Podlashuk couple, this was where several remarkable, highly successful vinous concepts were hatched.. Made from predominantly old bush vines, this expressive Chenin Blanc has hints of ripe stone fruit on the nose, followed by layers of honey, marmalade, vanilla and peaches on the palate..Delicious for Al Fresco drinking in a picnic setting.