Style White Wine

Producer: Kumusha

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Where: Breedekloof

Country: South Africa

Taste: The finish is dry on this medium-bodied but densely fruited Chenin resplendent with peaches, herbs, tropical melons, pears, and citrus. Pair with salads, roast chicken, and pork. Vegan

Additional Info:

About the Wine: Chenin Blanc is picked from two vineyards in the Breedekloof Valley, portions of Chenin Blanc are separately lees-aged in steel, concrete, and large oak casks for weight and complexity. 

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About the Producer: Tinashe Nyumudoka was born in Zimbabwe and worked his way up in restaurants upon moving to South Africa. He eventually became a sommelier, which led him to establish Kumusha in 2017.

'Kumusha' roughly translates to 'your roots' in ZImbabwean dialect Shona, and that's the philosophy that somm-turned-winemaker Tinashe Nyamudoka in his winemaking. Each bottle represents the roots from which it comes, and this Chenin Blanc is no exception. In comparison to its French counterparts, this South African Chenin is ripe and juicy, highlighting the delightful tropical tone the grape can take on in warmer climates.