Aslina Chenin Blanc Skin Contact Stellenbosch 2024

Chenin Blanc is considered the cardinal white wine varietal in South Africa, and Biyela’s take uses restraint in its skin contact. Aslina’s Chenin Blanc takes 20% of the grapes and ferments them on the skins while the other 80% are stirred on the lees for aromatics. The result is a wine that shows exceptional balance and versatility. Notes of yellow pear, herbal tea, lemon, and stone fruit with a supple and sustained mouthfeel make this a wine that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a wide range of cuisines. This isn’t the most natty wine–I wanted to show an example of skin contact use that isn’t a wine’s defining characteristic. This wine is bottled with SO2. Try it with parents or old school palates as an attempt to bridge the gap. Pair with roasted chicken and veggies, Grilled salmon, and middle eastern flavors.