Dryland farmed and deeply rooted, these vines naturally withstand challenging weather conditions while producing smaller yields of beautifully concentrated fruit. The result is a wine with exceptional depth, texture and a true expression of its terroir.
The quality of this vineyard is reflected in the remarkable consistency of our Z Collection Chenin Blanc. Over the past five vintages, it has earned recognition from South Africa's and the world's leading wine competitions, including Decanter Gold, two Platter's 5-Star ratings, Trophy Wine Show Gold and Best Performing Old Vine awards. These accolades are a testament not only to thoughtful winemaking but to a vineyard that continues to produce exceptional fruit, year after year.
For Zevenwacht Wine Estate winemaker Charles Lourens, old vineyards represent something far greater than age: "The future is captured by using the past."
His philosophy reflects the authenticity found in these historic vines, where every vintage builds on decades of careful farming and experience.
Cellarmaster Hagen Viljoen shares a similar perspective: "Older vines have stood the test of time and, as with most things in life, age adds an extra layer of character and complexity."
As we celebrate Old Vine Day on 15 July, we are reminded that every bottle of Z Collection Chenin Blanc is more than a reflection of one harvest. It is the story of a vineyard that has quietly shaped exceptional wines for more than forty years, proving that some of the greatest treasures in South African wine become better with time.
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