McFarlane Wines Monday's Child Chenin Blanc 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R270
'Fresh honey, wax, chamomile & thatch on delicious 2023, bunch-pressed, wild fermented Stellenbosch parcel. Step up on 2022 (4.5 stars, 94 pts) with well-judged structure, lively acid & optimally ripe fruit, chalky dryness encasing core of silky pear & apple.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (96/100)
'Two sites in Stellenbosch - Karibib and Geluksoord - on granite and clay, respectively, supply the grapes for this low-intervention white from Alex McFarlane. Savoury, detailed and effortlessly complex, it has lots of minerality, some cream from full malolactic and flavours of lemongrass and quince. 2025-29' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
‘This wine shows poached quince and fresh apricots on the nose with some delicate florals and spice. The palate has fleshy yellow fruit and a savoury spice following through from the nose. There is great freshness of fruit and acidity that carries the wine and ensures great aging potential. The tangy fruit and delicate spice on the palate keeps the wine bright and moreish.’ – Winemaker
'Two sites in Stellenbosch - Karibib and Geluksoord - on granite and clay, respectively, supply the grapes for this low-intervention white from Alex McFarlane. Savoury, detailed and effortlessly complex, it has lots of minerality, some cream from full malolactic and flavours of lemongrass and quince. 2025-29' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
‘This wine shows poached quince and fresh apricots on the nose with some delicate florals and spice. The palate has fleshy yellow fruit and a savoury spice following through from the nose. There is great freshness of fruit and acidity that carries the wine and ensures great aging potential. The tangy fruit and delicate spice on the palate keeps the wine bright and moreish.’ – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Alexandra McFarlane |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Body | Light to medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
| Rating | PG 96 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 2.2 g/L | TA: 5.9 g/L | PH: 3.31 |
| Producer information | This family owned, small-batch winemaking venture was started by Alexandra McFarlane. She previously worked at Druk My Niet in Paarl and has now released her maiden wine, Monday’s Child Chenin Blanc 2019, under the McFarlane Wines label. In Alexandra’s words, ‘we love making wines that are delicious to drink and unpretentious. Every vineyard, vintage and bottle has a story that we look forward to sharing with you on our journey into honestly made, proudly South African wine.’. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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