2024 Aslina Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bring a little discovery to dinner. The 2024 Aslina Chenin Blanc combines refreshing citrus with a rich, silky texture and a savory saline finish. Crafted by Black woman winemaker Ntsiki Biyela, it’s an inviting choice when you want a white wine with enough character for a meal and enough intrigue to start a conversation.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Fermented on its skins for five days, this Chenin Blanc offers aromas of dried lemon, white peach, chamomile, black tea, and orange zest.

The generous palate layers citrus, pear, honeysuckle, and stone fruit with a touch of orange peel. Moderate, supple tannins give it structure, while its silky mouthfeel and saline finish balance richness with refreshment.

Vintage: 2024. Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa. Grape: Chenin Blanc. Alcohol: 13% ABV. Bottle size: 750 mL.

Food Pairing

Try it with roast chicken, creamy mushroom pasta, roasted squash, or grilled seafood. These serving suggestions draw on its citrus character, rounded texture, and savory finish. It’s also an interesting option for a Thanksgiving table with poultry and richer vegetable sides.

Occasion

Pour it for a dinner party, a fall meal with friends, or a tasting night exploring skin-contact white wines. It makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys discovering a familiar grape in a different style.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first Black female winemaker, grew up in KwaZulu-Natal. A South African Airways scholarship brought her to Stellenbosch University to study oenology and viticulture, before she had ever tasted wine.

After 13 years as winemaker at Stellekaya, she launched Aslina in 2016, naming the venture after her grandmother. The Black-owned, woman-owned brand reflects her personal story and winemaking vision.

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