Presented by Kaleigh Fanning of Elephant’s Corner
Bellevue Chenin Blanc ~ 2025
Bellevue Estates was founded in 1701. It changed hands a few times before the Neethling family became owners. The vineyard has the privilege of being a contributor to the South African Heritage in winemaking. In 1953 they became a commercial vineyard for wines, many still in production today. This Chenin is from the winery’s Estate Collection, setting it apart from many Chenins in South Africa.
Appellation: Stellenbosch, SA
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc – ABV 12.81%
Tasting notes: Ripe pineapple and stone fruit aromas are complemented by clean mineral undertones. A fresh palate, with great balance between perceived sweetness and racy acid, ending in a crisp finish.
Pairing: Best enjoyed on its own or with al fresco dining.
Producer: Bellevue Wine Estate
Coot Club Rosé ~ 2024
Born beside the Klein River Lagoon, Coot Club Rosé captures the Cape’s wild charm. Crafted in small batches for good company—dry, elegant, and full of coastal mischief. A toast to fynbos air, long lunches, and being a little off duty. Coot Club Wine Co. began as a shared idea over a long lunch: make a wine that feels like the Cape itself – unpretentious, a little wild, and best enjoyed barefoot. What started as a conversation between friends became a collection built on good humour, great taste, and a healthy disregard for the rules.
Appellation: Cape Winelands, South Africa
Grapes: 77.5% Grenache, 7.5% Chenin Blanc and 15% Cinsault – ABV 12.5%
Tasting notes: With its pale salmon hue and delicate aromas of summer berries and coastal herbs, Coot Club Rosé captures the spirit of long, sun-soaked afternoons by the sea. Crafted in the Cape Winelands region in small batches with a commitment to provenance and simplicity, this dry and elegant rosé reflects the natural abundance of the area.
Pairing: Pairs beautifully with seafood, fresh seasonal produce, salads, pork and grilled chicken. Perfect for long lunches, picnic blankets and seaside gatherings.
Producer: Coot Club Wine Co.
Carinus Pinot Noir ~ 2025
Danie and Hugo are sixth-generation wine grape growers with well-established vineyards in the Swartland, as well as Devon Valley and Polkadraai in Stellenbosch. The two friends – and distant relatives – began making wine in 2011. This was how Carinus Family Vineyards began.
Appellation: Stellenbosch-(Upper Devon Valley), South Africa
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: Ripe cherries and bruised mulberry on the nose. Also an inviting note of dried herbs and sweet spices. The palate shows a bright acidity and subtle, powdery tannins, which adds length to a delicately savoury finish.
Producer: Carinus Family Vineyards
De Kleine Wign TMV ~ 2024
De Kleine Wijn Koop Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards Estate Red Blend. De Kleine Wijn Koöp is a South African winery run from a small cellar in the heart of Paarl. Husband and wife Wynand Grobler and his wife Anya make this winery a two-person team producing very small quantities of high quality wines
Appellation: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Grapes: Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: Bursting with notes of cranberries, cherries and red fruit complemented by wildflower and spice, Medium-bodied freshness with a velvety smooth finish.
Producer: De Kleine Wijn Koop
