Curioture
Breedekloof, South Africa
A delectably authentic example of South African Chenin Blanc
ABOUT THIS WINE:
![Curioture](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/5822/mobile/Curioture_20_Chenin_Blanc_P2CUR20CHB1121-LABEL.png?1636657167)
Curioture
Chenin Blanc
Our Chenin Blanc just earned 94 points at the 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition!
With notes of ripe stone fruit and florals combined with complex oxidative notes, our Curioture Chenin Blanc is a delicious expression of its growing region and the experienced hand of the winemaker. This wine hails from the diverse terroir of the Breedekloof region in South Africa, where wine styles vary by location. The valley floor is home to most of the region’s white varieties. Cool air here settles around the low-lying grapes and allows them to maintain their acidity despite the region’s characteristically high temperatures. Our experienced local winemaking partners preserved Chenin Blanc’s beloved varietal characteristics by fermenting the wine in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Each sip of this wine offers layers of complexity from primary, secondary, and tertiary ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
![Curioture](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/5822/mobile/Curioture_20_Chenin_Blanc_P2CUR20CHB1121-LABEL.png?1636657167)
Curioture
Chenin Blanc
Our Chenin Blanc just earned 94 points at the 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition!
With notes of ripe stone fruit and florals combined with complex oxidative notes, our Curioture Chenin Blanc is a delicious expression of its growing region and the experienced hand of the winemaker. This wine hails from the diverse terroir of the Breedekloof region in South Africa, where wine styles vary by location. The valley floor is home to most of the region’s white varieties. Cool air here settles around the low-lying grapes and allows them to maintain their acidity despite the region’s characteristically high temperatures. Our experienced local winemaking partners preserved Chenin Blanc’s beloved varietal characteristics by fermenting the wine in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Each sip of this wine offers layers of complexity from primary, secondary, and tertiary ...
![Curioture](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/5822/desktop/Curioture_20_Chenin_Blanc_P2CUR20CHB1121-LABEL.png?1636657167)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Breedekloof](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2657/normal/South_Africa_Western_Cape.png?1616010576)
Breedekloof
Breedekloof sits in the western portion of the Breede River Valley region, about 50 miles northeast of Cape Town. Surrounded by mountain ranges, Breedekloof's complex topography and rich array of soil types make it perfect for white wine production. With the Atlantic Ocean not far to the west and the Karoo desert to the east, the sheltered climate here is characterized by sunny days and cold nights. Here Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes ripen with great structure and acidity. Pinotage and Syrah also perform well in Breedekloof, developing fine, Rhône-like aromatics as they ripen.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Breedekloof](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2657/normal/South_Africa_Western_Cape.png?1616010576)
Breedekloof
Breedekloof sits in the western portion of the Breede River Valley region, about 50 miles northeast of Cape Town. Surrounded by mountain ranges, Breedekloof's complex topography and rich array of soil types make it perfect for white wine production. With the Atlantic Ocean not far to the west and the Karoo desert to the east, the sheltered climate here is characterized by sunny days and cold nights. Here Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes ripen with great structure and acidity. Pinotage and Syrah also perform well in Breedekloof, developing fine, Rhône-like aromatics as they ripen.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![Curioture 2020 Chenin Blanc](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7879/desktop/Curioture_20_Chenin_Blanc_P2CUR20CHB1121.png?1662004435)
Pairs well with…
Capers, Fish and Chips, Fried Tofu
Pairs well with…
Capers, Fish and Chips, Fried Tofu
FLAVOR PROFILE
![Curioture 2020 Chenin Blanc](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7879/desktop/Curioture_20_Chenin_Blanc_P2CUR20CHB1121.png?1662004435)
Pairs well with…
Capers, Fish and Chips, Fried Tofu
Pairs well with…
Capers, Fish and Chips, Fried Tofu
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2612/normal/mineral.png?1538088425)
Mineral
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2585/normal/apricot.png?1538088358)
Apricot
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/3573/normal/Honeysuckle.png?1601579757)
Honeysuckle
Aromas of honeysuckle and popcorn delight the nose before giving way to scents of fynbos. A full, waxy body balances intense acidity on the palate, where flavors of slightly sweet apricots accompany a refreshing minerality on the finish.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2612/normal/mineral.png?1538088425)
Mineral
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2585/normal/apricot.png?1538088358)
Apricot
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/3573/normal/Honeysuckle.png?1601579757)
Honeysuckle
Aromas of honeysuckle and popcorn delight the nose before giving way to scents of fynbos. A full, waxy body balances intense acidity on the palate, where flavors of slightly sweet apricots accompany a refreshing minerality on the finish.
AWARDS:
Curioture
3 TOTAL AWARDS
94 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
AWARDS
Curioture
3 TOTAL AWARDS
94 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
![award medal](/static/e14f73c17a7583745a7c8399c9d1a731/1852b/Award-Medal-opt.png)
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Curioture
Curioture calls out to the curious. Those who get caught examining the cogs of a machine in hopes of figuring out how it works. People with a passion for the nitty-gritty, who don't shy away from more information. This curated collection focuses on how the unique details of a region's terroir combine with a winemaker's carefully calculated decisions. With every sip, we invite you to quench your thirst for knowledge as you discover exquisite wines from brilliant minds across the globe.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Curioture
Curioture calls out to the curious. Those who get caught examining the cogs of a machine in hopes of figuring out how it works. People with a passion for the nitty-gritty, who don't shy away from more information. This curated collection focuses on how the unique details of a region's terroir combine with a winemaker's carefully calculated decisions. With every sip, we invite you to quench your thirst for knowledge as you discover exquisite wines from brilliant minds across the globe.