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McFarlane Wines 'Monday's Child' Chenin Blanc 2023
Primary flavours

Golden Apple

Nectarine

Pineapple

Quince

Yellow Peach

Blossom

Chamomile

Honey

Salt

Spice
Details
Monday's Child Chenin is a rich, textural white that brings the best of Stellenbosch’s Bottelary and Polkadraai Hills to the glass. Expect juicy quince, ripe stone fruit, a little spice and blossom on the nose, with a hit of fleshy yellow fruit on the palate. Lees stirring and malo add lush mouthfeel, all balanced by a beam of bright, zippy acidity. Slick, serious, and seriously drinkable!
McFarlane Wines is all about keeping things real, rooted, and ridiculously drinkable. Founded over a dinner table dream back in 2018, it’s a proudly family-run operation focused on crafting small-batch wines that celebrate South Africa’s rich vinous heritage. The mission? To champion the country’s legacy grape varieties with a no-fuss, honest approach that puts quality first - without the ego. Winemaker Alexandra McFarlane brings serious global chops to the table, with experience across Australia, the U.S., and some of the Cape’s top names. Her vision is all about elegance, purity, and that elusive drinkability factor that keeps you coming back for another glass (or two). Every bottle is a deep dive into site and story - McFarlane sources fruit from across the Western Cape, hunting down rocky ridgelines, old vines, and growers who share their love for the land. They’re big on sustainability, fair farming, and keeping SA’s vineyard heritage alive and well. In the cellar, it’s all gentle handling, whole-bunch ferments, and extended lees aging to build texture and preserve the soul of the wine. The result? Juicy, luminous wines with crunch, charm, and serious personality. These are wines that don’t shout, they hum - with clarity, care, and loads of character.
McFarlane Wines is all about keeping things real, rooted, and ridiculously drinkable. Founded over a dinner table dream back in 2018, it’s a proudly family-run operation focused on crafting small-batch wines that celebrate South Africa’s rich vinous heritage. The mission? To champion the country’s legacy grape varieties with a no-fuss, honest approach that puts quality first - without the ego. Winemaker Alexandra McFarlane brings serious global chops to the table, with experience across Australia, the U.S., and some of the Cape’s top names. Her vision is all about elegance, purity, and that elusive drinkability factor that keeps you coming back for another glass (or two). Every bottle is a deep dive into site and story - McFarlane sources fruit from across the Western Cape, hunting down rocky ridgelines, old vines, and growers who share their love for the land. They’re big on sustainability, fair farming, and keeping SA’s vineyard heritage alive and well. In the cellar, it’s all gentle handling, whole-bunch ferments, and extended lees aging to build texture and preserve the soul of the wine. The result? Juicy, luminous wines with crunch, charm, and serious personality. These are wines that don’t shout, they hum - with clarity, care, and loads of character.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
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 high acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Stellenbosch
country
South Africa
Grape type
Chenin Blanc
Wine Maker
McFarlane Wines
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
collection
Pairing guide
McFarlane's Chenin is all about vibe and texture, so bring on the flavour-packed plates! It’s magic with roasted cauliflower and tahini, grilled lemon-herb chicken, or a generous hunk of aged cheese like Comté. Feeling a little adventurous? North African-inspired dishes are a total win - think slow-cooked tagines, fluffy couscous, or anything laced with preserved lemon and subtle spice. If the food’s got depth and character, this Chenin’s pulling up a seat.
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Food

Cauliflower

Seafood

Chicken Thigh

Aromatic Chicken Dishes
Tastes

Crisp

Light
Moods

Creative

Excited
Seasons

Summer

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s premier wine regions, located in the Western Cape, outside Cape Town. In South Africa, wine regions are known as winelands. Stellenbosch means ‘town of oaks’ and its winemaking dates back to the 17th century. The mountainous terrain, good rainfall, deep well-drained soils and diversity of terroirs make this a sought-after viticultural area. The wineland itself is known for high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay as well as the local speciality, Pinotage.
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