Van Loggerenberg 'Kamaraderie' Chenin Blanc 2022
Primary flavours

Lemon

Nectarine

Pear

White Peach

Crushed Rocks
Pistachio

Salt
Details
What an incredible wine - quite a sensual bouquet with lemon curd, white chocolate and almond aromas, plus really pronounced mineral tones. The palate is taught but well-balanced - skeins of lemon curd and barely ripe nectarines, straw and salt. This wine has immense length, and will gracefully age for years to come. Wonderful.
Lukas Van Loggerenberg is, without doubt, one of the hottest names in South African wine. Despite growing up around wine – in the Breedekloof Valley – and studying viticulture and oenology at Elsenburg, he nearly became a doctor! The defining moment in his wine journey occurred in France, where at Domaine de La Chevalerie in the Loire Valley, winemaker Stephanie Caslot opened a 1989 Cabernet Franc that took his breath away. Right there Lukas decided to start his own wine label! Lucky for us he did. Van Loggerenberg is only on his 4th vintage, but already his name is being mentioned across the globe. His wines are produced using fruits from some of the best vineyards in the Cape, farmed by talented and passionate farmers. The Loire Valley still shines bright in his wines, with fresh acidity and purity a hallmark of the range. All the wines are made without added yeast or acid, and express pure fruit and wonderful texture as naturally as possible. We're thrilled to be able to bring Lukas' wines to Australia - we are confident in the not too distant future he'll be regarded as one of South Africa's most important winemakers.
Lukas Van Loggerenberg is, without doubt, one of the hottest names in South African wine. Despite growing up around wine – in the Breedekloof Valley – and studying viticulture and oenology at Elsenburg, he nearly became a doctor! The defining moment in his wine journey occurred in France, where at Domaine de La Chevalerie in the Loire Valley, winemaker Stephanie Caslot opened a 1989 Cabernet Franc that took his breath away. Right there Lukas decided to start his own wine label! Lucky for us he did. Van Loggerenberg is only on his 4th vintage, but already his name is being mentioned across the globe. His wines are produced using fruits from some of the best vineyards in the Cape, farmed by talented and passionate farmers. The Loire Valley still shines bright in his wines, with fresh acidity and purity a hallmark of the range. All the wines are made without added yeast or acid, and express pure fruit and wonderful texture as naturally as possible. We're thrilled to be able to bring Lukas' wines to Australia - we are confident in the not too distant future he'll be regarded as one of South Africa's most important winemakers.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Swartland
country
South Africa
Grape type
Chenin Blanc
Wine Maker
Van Loggerenberg
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
10-20 years
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
We’re always delighted to come across a top-notch contemporary Chenin Blanc, and this bottle from Van Loggerenberg is right up our alley when it comes to flavour and brisk, modern character. We always reckon Chenin Blanc is best paired with sweet ‘n’ sour dishes, but it’s also going to be fantastic with creamy chicken or pork pasta sauces, white fish and dishes of barramundi and snapper, and especially with crab or lobster. Green salads, roast ham and runny cheeses like brie will also work a treat.
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Food

Seafood

Grilled Fish

Middle Eastern
Tastes

Crisp
Powerful
Moods

Excited

Creative
Seasons

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Swartland, South Africa
Imagine a land of scorching hot summers and rocky, sandy soils, where only the bravest grapevines dare to grow. This is the Swartland, a wine region located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Here, the wines are bold and full-bodied, with flavours and concentration that will knock your socks off. The winemakers of the Swartland are a rebellious bunch, always pushing the boundaries and experimenting with new techniques. In fact, the Swartland has become a hub for innovation and experimentation in the wine world, pioneered by a few, forward-thinking winemakers who have dared to challenge the status quo by working with an eclectic mix of grape varieties. So if you're looking for a wine that's anything but boring, give the Swartland a try. You might just find your new favourite bottle!
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