The 2025 Protea Chenin Blanc is a bright, fruit-driven South African Chenin emphasizing freshness and easy drinkability. The winery considers 2025 one of its strongest recent harvests, with healthy fruit, even ripening and vibrant natural acidity.
Professional Rating
| Critic |
Rating |
| John Platter Wine Guide |
3.5 Stars / 85 points |
I could verify the 3.5-star / 85-point Platter rating specifically for the 2025 vintage. I did not find reliable major-critic scores from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Decanter or James Suckling for this vintage, so I wouldn't attribute additional ratings to it.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Stone fruit and orange blossom with dried peach, apricot and fresh citrus.
Palate: Ripe nectarine, orange citrus and crisp apple, with a generous fruit profile balanced by bright, tangy acidity. Two to three months on fine lees adds subtle texture without sacrificing freshness.
Finish: Long, clean and dry, with lingering citrus and stone fruit. The wine is 13% ABV, with 4 g/L residual sugar.
Sommelier’s Take
This is an excellent-value, approachable Chenin Blanc rather than a heavily oaked or highly concentrated style. Its combination of peach, apricot, nectarine, citrus and refreshing acidity makes it particularly versatile with seafood, shellfish, salads, sushi, chicken and mildly spicy dishes.
A delicate nuance of chamomile adds depth and interest to the nose of typical stone fruit: apricot, and peach. Ripeness of rich fruits – nectarine, apricot and Golden Delicious apple – is tempered by a bright tang of citrus peel and fresh acidity. Adding dimension and depth is an exciting light chalky grip and evidence of time on lees. Rounded and full with good body and length. Impressive balance and focus in the way the fruit, acid and lees relate.
