2022 Kruger Family Wines Chenin blanc Old Vines

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Kruger Family Wines Winery

Kruger Family Wines is a project by JD Kruger, former winemaker at Kanonkop, focusing on terroir-driven wines from South Africa. The winery works with carefully selected old vineyards, often bush vines with low yields. The style is pure and precise, emphasizing freshness, texture, and balance. Old Chenin Blanc plays a central role in the range. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.

2022 Kruger Family Wines Chenin Blanc Old Vines

A characterful Chenin Blanc from old vines, with tension, depth and refined South African freshness.

The grapes come from old bush vines with low yields, which ensures concentration and structure. Vinification focuses on preserving terroir expression, with spontaneous fermentation and an aging process that supports the texture without dominating the fruit. The 2022 vintage is characterized by good ripeness and natural acidity, resulting in a balanced and energetic wine.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, the wine displays a bright, light yellow color. The nose opens with ripe pear, citrus zest, and subtle floral notes, complemented by a light spice and a hint of honey. On the palate, the wine combines ripeness with fresh acidity and a refined minerality. The texture is slightly creamy yet taut, with a long, clean finish that emphasizes tension and elegance.

Wine-Food and Discount

If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers. In the "Food" tab, you'll find advice on what to consider for the perfect wine-and-spice pairing, as well as several dish suggestions from our Sommelier.

Type of Wine White
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Appellation Franschhoek
Winery Kruger Family Wines
Grape Chenin Blanc
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2022
Drinking as of 2026
Drinking till 2031
Alcohol % 12.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging No
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Screw cap
Tasting Profiles Complex, Fris, Licht, Mineraal, Soepel, Steenfruit, Strak, Wit fruit
Drink moments Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving Deze Chenin Blanc toont rijpe peer en citruszeste met subtiele florale tonen, een lichte kruidigheid en hint van honing, ondersteund door frisse zuren, verfijnde mineraliteit en een licht romige textuur die zorgt voor een lange, zuivere afdronk. Door die combinatie van fruitigheid, strakheid en textuur snijdt de wijn mooi door de rijkdom van gevogelte en romige sauzen, frisheid en accentuering van delicate smaken bij witte vis en salades, en versterkt hij de zilte, zoete tonen van schelpdieren zonder te overheersen. Bereidingen die extra goed werken zijn gegrilde of in de pan gebakken witte vis met citroen en verse kruiden, romige kipgerechten of kip in roomsaus, gegrilde coquilles of licht pittige ceviche en frisse salades met een citrus- of mosterdvinaigrette.

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Johan Kruger is a very passionate and knowledgeable winemaker. In 2005 he won the Young South African Winemaker of the Year award and received five stars in the leading Platter wine guide.

In Stellenbosch he caused a furore at his father's wine estate, Sterhuis, but due to the necessary disagreement, Johan decided to start his own business. He had long been impressed by the emerging cool climate regions of the Western Cape in South Africa and had many friends here who wanted to help him. That's how Johan started the crazy project 'Kruger Family Wines', in which he locates very high-quality vineyards in the cool climate zones and (if necessary) lets the farmers work the land according to his philosophy and then buy the grapes from them.

Johan's wines are all about flexibility, elegance and balance.

Food Pairings

Deze Chenin Blanc toont rijpe peer en citruszeste met subtiele florale tonen, een lichte kruidigheid en hint van honing, ondersteund door frisse zuren, verfijnde mineraliteit en een licht romige textuur die zorgt voor een lange, zuivere afdronk. Door die combinatie van fruitigheid, strakheid en textuur snijdt de wijn mooi door de rijkdom van gevogelte en romige sauzen, frisheid en accentuering van delicate smaken bij witte vis en salades, en versterkt hij de zilte, zoete tonen van schelpdieren zonder te overheersen. Bereidingen die extra goed werken zijn gegrilde of in de pan gebakken witte vis met citroen en verse kruiden, romige kipgerechten of kip in roomsaus, gegrilde coquilles of licht pittige ceviche en frisse salades met een citrus- of mosterdvinaigrette.

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