This wine is triumphant and an absolute hit. The nose slaps, with notes of flint and sugar-coated crystalline citrus fruit. Slightly buttery and creamy on the palate but with so much freshness and vibrancy at the same time. A true showcase of South African Chenin.

Off The Record is what happens when a few talented South African winemakers clock off from their day jobs and say, “What if we made something just for fun?” This small-scale side project was born in the Swartland and Stellenbosch regions — areas known for their ancient soils, dry-farmed bush vines, and fiercely independent wine culture. While each winemaker involved brings their own style, the common thread is a love of Chenin Blanc and a desire to make wines that feel raw, real, and deeply expressive. Swartland, in particular, is the spiritual heartland of South Africa’s natural wine movement. It’s hot, dry, and rugged — perfect for dry-farming, and perfect for Chenin. Off The Record wines are made with minimal intervention: wild ferments, no unnecessary fining or filtration, and low sulphur. The result is a textural, slightly wild take on Chenin that’s full of personality and place — the kind of wine that might not always behave by the book, but always brings something interesting to the glass.