City on a Hill Sky Chenin Blanc 2023 750ml

Discover the high-altitude precision of the City on a Hill Sky Chenin Blanc 2023, a remarkable single-vineyard expression from André Bruyns. The fruit comes from a remote Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1998, sitting nearly 400 meters above sea level. You will encounter a wine of immense focus that reflects the rugged, windswept nature of its “Sky” location. The nose opens with delicate top notes of herbs and potpourri followed by fresh pear, white peach, and lime. Subtle hints of smoky, crushed granite add a profound mineral dimension to the complex aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine delivers a taut and linear structure with concentrated fruit and a lively, arresting acidity. You get a pithy, saline finish that lingers with a distinct wet-stone minerality. Trust this 2023 vintage to offer a pure and unshowy representation of the Swartland’s most extreme granite soils.

The City on a Hill Sky 2023 holds an exceptional reputation among top South African wine critics. Christian Eedes awarded this vintage 94 points, praising its taut palate and pure fruit definition. The winemaking involves minimal intervention, utilizing native yeast fermentation in old 300-litre French oak barrels. This careful process ensures that the wine retains its natural energy and “liquid minerality” without any heavy wood influence. You should serve this Chenin Blanc slightly chilled to accentuate its vibrant citrus zest and flinty undertones. It pairs beautifully with grilled calamari, lemon-herb roasted chicken, or spicy Asian cuisine. The wine possesses the structural balance to age gracefully in your cellar for the next decade. Every 750ml bottle captures the unique “enigma” of the Paardeberg mountains. Secure your bottle of this world-class white to experience the peak of Swartland viticulture.