Dear *|FNAME|*,

Nuschka de Vos launched Vulpes Chenin 2022 last year and the wine sold out in record time. The excellence tracks on in this release.

South Africa is producing world-class Chenin and the 95-point Chama Chenin Blanc 2023 is right up there with the best of them. Having access to some of the greatest old-vine blocks in the country, it’s brilliantly rendered, with personality in spades.

From two vineyards in the Paardeberg, planted in 1986 and 1996, the wine boasts white florals, peach skin and concentrated lime with a chalky texture and savoury nuances. If you love verve, complexity, quiet fruit expression and a lingering finish, this is for you. Only 800 bottles were produced.

Two more wines have been added to Nuschka’s portfolio this year. The 96-point Velox Chenin Blanc 2023 is from the Citrusdal Mountains and shows incredible concentration of fruit. It’s poised and saline with a flavourful finish that lasts at least a minute – and just 300 bottles were produced.

The Cana Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Polkadraai in Stellenbosch is an exciting example of the variety, unlike anything we've had before. With notes of fennel bulb, bright red cherries, plenty of cassis and earth, it speaks of the incredible terroir. The tannins are powdery and intensely flavoured with a super-dry finish.

All three of these releases are flying out of the cellar, so move quickly to avoid missing out.

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Tasting notes

Vulpes Wines Chama Chenin Blanc 2023

'Grapes from two Paardeberg vineyards, one planted in 1986 and the other in 1996. Peach, soft citrus, earth and a touch of spice on the nose while the palate is rich and relatively broad with seemingly moderate acidity. Intensely flavoured and multifaceted, the finish savoury. Presents as just a little riper than 2022. Alc: 13%.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100

Vulpes Wines Velox Chenin Blanc 2023

'Grapes from a neglected vineyard on a Citrusdal Mountain vineyard, the 2023 harvest yielding just 700kg of grapes, which resulted in 300 bottles. Pear, peach, lime, hay and herbs on the nose. The palate is super-concentrated with crisp acidity and a lightly grippy quality to the finish. Poised and taut with great length. Alc: 13.2%.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 96/100

Vulpes Wines Cana Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

'Grapes from the biodynamic Polkadraai property that is home to Reyneke Wines, but not certified as such because the vineyard in question is situated too close to a conventionally farmed property and hence affected by spray drift. Violets, plum, cassis, earth and a slightly wild, hard-to-describe edge. Medium bodied and yet intensely flavoured. Pure fruit and fresh acidity before a super-dry finish. Alc: 13.1%.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 92/100

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