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Lubanzi – Chenin Blanc

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South Africa
Western Cape
Wine
White

The Facts

UPCs
  • 2024 (355ml CAN) - 8 60007 90750 0
  • 2024 (750ml) - 8 65317 00031 6
  • 2023 (750ml) - 8 65317 00031 6
Origins South Africa > Western Cape
Appellation Swartland
Varietal Chenin Blanc
Cepage 100% Chenin Blanc
Winemaking Handpicked grapes, whole bunch pressed, fermented spontaneously using natural fermentation. ~3 months lees contact.
Markets California, Texas

Trade and Media

The Character

Overall Bright & Clean
Aromas Green melon, passionfruit, lemon zest, green apple
Mouthfeel Crisp & Lively
Tasting Notes A bright wine, brimming with acidity and fluorescence. Wonderfully aromatic with hints of green melon, passionfruit, lemon zest, & green apple.
Selling Point Fair-trade, handpicked Chenin Blanc that gives back
Pairings Pork chops, Southeast Asian cuisine, turkey
Awards 2024 - 90pts James Suckling
Sustainability
  • 2024 - Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
  • 2023 - Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation

The Story

100% handpicked Chenin Blanc grown in South Africa’s famous Swartland region. Produced using handpicked, dry-farmed grapes that are grown in decomposed granite & schale soils.

About Lubanzi

Producer Story

Born in Cape Town and named for a wandering dog who led two young travelers backpacking across South Africa's Wild Coast, Lubanzi is a sustainable and socially-conscious wine co. that focuses on crafting fairly produced wines that punch above their weight and are a true force for social & environmental good. To that end, we're proud to be Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, a 1% for the planet member & a Certified B Corporation.
Hailing from South Africa’s rugged and iconic Swartland region, our focus is on producing real wine made by real people from a real place — limited intervention in the cellar, natural fermentations and native yeasts — genuine stuff with genuine personality. No gimmicks, just well-crafted wines from the world’s oldest soil.


Producer Story

Born in Cape Town and named for a wandering dog who led two young travelers backpacking across South Africa's Wild Coast, Lubanzi is a sustainable and socially-conscious wine co. that focuses on crafting fairly produced wines that punch above their weight and are a true force for social & environmental good. To that end, we're proud to be Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, a 1% for the planet member & a Certified B Corporation.
Hailing from South Africa’s rugged and iconic Swartland region, our focus is on producing real wine made by real people from a real place — limited intervention in the cellar, natural fermentations and native yeasts — genuine stuff with genuine personality. No gimmicks, just well-crafted wines from the world’s oldest soil.

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