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McGregor Winery, Terroir, Chenin Blanc, 2024, McGregor, South Africa
Producer Profile
The small village of McGregor and the vineyards surrounding it are situated at the foothills of the Riviersonderend Mountains. The village itself is an image of where time has stood still over the years; it is where the people are not bothered by the concept of time and one suddenly forgets the daily apprehensions when entering the wide gravel streets.
The rural area surrounding the village is characterised by a rugged landscape and a variety of fauna and striking flora just waiting to be discovered. In between the inspiring landscape lie the most prized vineyards exposed to the unique climate of the McGregor area.
The vineyards are grown from the slopes of the Riviersonderend mountains to the 3 different river valleys with altitudes varying from 200 to 350 meters above sea-level – each of these terroirs delivering unique flavour profiles and minerality to the wine. The average age of the vineyards are about 15 years old with the average yield between 12 and 15 tons per hectare. McGregor Winery was established in 1948, thus it has been in existence for more than 70 years. We have 20 farms, each with vineyards planted to suit their unique terroir. Making close to 10 million litres of wine per annum, McGregor is a serious player in the broader region. Being the only big scale winery in the McGregor Wine of Origin scheme, it is the only winery able to commercially produce wines for a large market segment.
Wines made from the McGregor area have an unforgettable charm; and this is where the McGregor range drew inspiration from. Each wine is crafted to reflect McGregor’s nature in its flavours.
Viticulture
Carefully grown in its own terroir in the McGregor mountain range, with a south facing slope, the grapes were handpicked and sorted at offloading, ensuring only healthy grapes are used for this spectacular wine.
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested early in the morning, ensuring cool grapes and maximum flavours. The wine were aged in 500lt oak barrels for 5 months. 40% French oak and 60% American oak.
Tasting Note
The wine has prominent white pear on the nose, with a hint of gooseberry and mild oak. The wine is full bodied with a soft finish, with a very complex mouth feel and after tase. Soft tannins, with a fruity finish on the palate.
Goes well with
Creamy seafood pasta.
Cellaring
2-5 years with careful cellaring.
Features
Varieties: Chenin Blanc 100%
Colour: White
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Still
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Country: South Africa
Region: McGregor
Vintage: 2025
