Alvi's Drift Chenin Blanc '221 Range' Wild Ferment – Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Alvi's Drift Chenin Blanc '221 Range' Wild Ferment

£16.99

Wild-ferment Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, textured and savoury with baked apple and honeyed notes from natural fermentation. Delicious with roast chicken.

South AfricaStellenbosch, South Africa·Chenin Blanc
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ABV 13.5%Size 75clClosure CorkServe 8–10°C
Why we chose it

“Alvi’s Drift Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc — natural yeast gives extra texture and complexity to an already great Cape Chenin. Honey, stone fruit and a long mineral finish.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:ChickenWhite FishSoft Cheese
About this wine

Wild by Nature, Refined in Spirit

This exceptional Chenin Blanc is crafted exclusively from the free-run juice of selected grapes, fermented using wild yeasts to capture the essence of its Breede River Valley terroir. A portion (25%) is aged in French oak and acacia barrels for added depth and texture, while the remainder rests in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant fruit and freshness.

The result is a beautifully balanced wine brimming with notes of pear, quince, and white peach — elegant yet expressive, and a true reflection of the Alvi family's dedication to quality and sustainability.

About the producer

Alvi's Drift takes its name from a bridge built in 1928 by founder Albertus Viljoen — known as 'Oupa Alvi' — over a drift on his farm in the Breede River Valley. Today, his grandson Alvi van der Merwe continues the family legacy as winemaker, bringing modern sustainability principles to the estate while honouring its deep agricultural roots. The estate is known for expressive, terroir-driven wines that reflect the warmth and character of its South African home.

Stellenbosch wine region landscape. Photo: Dfmalan (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Where This Wine Comes From

Grown by Alvi's Drift in Stellenbosch, South Africa — Chenin Blanc, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. Stellenbosch's character, bottled.

Chenin Blanc

Versatile. From dry Vouvray to sweet Quarts de Chaume to South African dry whites.

PRODUCER

Alvi's Drift

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REGION

Stellenbosch

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COUNTRY

South Africa

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