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Chasing Rabbits Grenache Blanc 2021
Primary flavours

Lime Leaf

Pear

Unripe Peach

Acacia

Chamomile

Dried Florals
Funky

Rubber

White Pepper
Details
This rather delicious Grenache Blanc from the Chasing Rabbits project is a pure delight to drink! We have bright, vivid notes of lime leaf and white pepper across the nose and palate, with a lovely taut line of freshness. This fabulous white finishes with a lovely mineral note - imagine licking a wet rock - better than it sounds!
Chasing Rabbits is a really cool little project between Indigo Wine and South African winemaker Corlea Fourie, who is the head winemaker for Bosman Family Vineyards; who own an extensive amount of vineyards and are one of the leading vine nurseries for rootstocks in South Africa. Since graduating from Stellenbosch University with a degree in Viticulture and Oenology in 2006, Corlea has made quite a name for herself at Bosman and is particularly lauded for her Chenin Blanc wines and innovative approach to winemaking. Her Chasing Rabbits range, she believes is the essence of young Grenache and a wine that perfectly captures the "tension" of this versatile grape variety. This is yet another nod to the exciting innovation on show in South Africa. Here the 'new wave' wine scene really seems to have its finger on the pulse in terms of producing elegant, restrained and beautifully packaged wine, and Chasing Rabbits is part of that conversation.
Chasing Rabbits is a really cool little project between Indigo Wine and South African winemaker Corlea Fourie, who is the head winemaker for Bosman Family Vineyards; who own an extensive amount of vineyards and are one of the leading vine nurseries for rootstocks in South Africa. Since graduating from Stellenbosch University with a degree in Viticulture and Oenology in 2006, Corlea has made quite a name for herself at Bosman and is particularly lauded for her Chenin Blanc wines and innovative approach to winemaking. Her Chasing Rabbits range, she believes is the essence of young Grenache and a wine that perfectly captures the "tension" of this versatile grape variety. This is yet another nod to the exciting innovation on show in South Africa. Here the 'new wave' wine scene really seems to have its finger on the pulse in terms of producing elegant, restrained and beautifully packaged wine, and Chasing Rabbits is part of that conversation.
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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 medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Wellington
country
South Africa
Grape type
Grenache Blanc
Wine Maker
Chasing Rabbits
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Vegan
State
West Cape
Pairing guide
It was love at first sip when it came to this textural Grenache Blanc from Chasing Rabbits, which offers some amazing food pairing opportunities for gastronauts in search of new taste sensations. It’s particularly well-suited to richer seafood dishes - crab, lobster and shellfish especially - and with creamy chicken and pork pasta creations and savoury pastries and pies. Spicy Thai green curries and Indian dishes like pasanda will also work very well, especially if made with juicy king prawns or chunky white fish.
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Food

Lots of Herbs

Chicken Dishes

Butter Chicken

Chicken Coconut Soup
Tastes

Rich

Salty

Fatty
Moods

Adventurous

Mood for something different
Seasons

Spring

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Wellington, South Africa
The Wellington wine region is located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, about 60km southeast of Cape Town. It is a small yet highly regarded wine-growing region known for producing high-quality Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. The mountainous landscape heavily influences the region; the mountains cast long shadows over the vineyards contributing to later sunrises and earlier sunsets, which lengthens the ripening season. The climate is Mediterranean overall, with dry, warm summers and cool, wet winters, and the soils are mainly decomposed granite, which provides good drainage for intense, pure-fruited wines. The vineyards in the Wellington region are primarily situated on the lower slopes of the Hawequa Mountains. Some of the earliest vines were planted in mid 18th century; it comes as no surprise that the Wellington wine industry is an integral part of the local economy. Today, Wellington has become one of South Africa’s most important wine-growing regions!
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