2023 Sakkie Mouton, Revenge of the Crayfish, On the Run, Chenin Blanc, Koekenaap, Western Cape, South Africa

Chenin Blanc is an important white grape variety planted in the Anjou-Saumur and Touraine regions of the Loire Valley and the most widely planted varietal grape in South Africa. In the Loire it produces high quality dry wines in Savenniéres, and luscious sweet, dessert wines in Coteaux du Layon, Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume. In Vouvray and Montlouis it can be dry, medium dry, or sweet, and still or sparkling. Whether dry or sweet, the best Loire Chenin Blancs possess marvellously concentrated rich, honeyed fruit together with refreshingly vibrant acidity. It is Chenin Blanc's high acidity that enable the wines to age so well.

With renowned regions such as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Swartland, winemakers in South Africa's Western Cape blend traditional practices with modern techniques to create exceptional wines. They harness the region's unique terroir, varied microclimates, and coastal proximity to cultivate a wide range of grape varietals, resulting in wines that showcase the region's distinct characteristics and reflect New and Old World influences.