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2023 Aslina Chenin Blanc

2023 Aslina Chenin Blanc

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The 2023 Aslina Chenin Blanc is a beautifully textured white wine from South Africa, made using skin-contact winemaking. It brings honeybush tea aromas and yellow pear flavors, with a medium body, gentle tannins, and a silky palate structure that delivers both elegance and approachability.

A good choice for those who want a white wine with more texture and depth than a standard everyday pour. The skin contact gives it a gentle grip and warmth that makes it stand apart from most Chenin Blancs.

Product Details

  • Product Type: Wine
  • Style: Chenin Blanc
  • Vintage: 2023
  • ABV: Approximately 13.5%
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Region: Stellenbosch
  • Best For: Food pairings with more body, textured white wine lovers, exploring South African whites

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Honeybush tea aromas and a distinctive South African aromatic profile
  • Palate: Yellow pear flavors, medium body, gentle tannins from skin contact, and a silky texture
  • Finish: Elegant and lingering
  • Flavor Profile: A textured, skin-contact Chenin Blanc with honeybush tea character and gentle structure. More grip and depth than a conventionally made white wine.

How to Enjoy

Serve at a slightly less cold temperature than a lighter white — around 48–52°F. Good with roast chicken, pork, creamy cheeses, or mushroom dishes where the texture can shine.

What Makes It Special

Aslina Wines was founded by Ntsiki Biyela, recognized as the first Black female winemaker in South Africa. The 2023 Chenin Blanc is made with skin contact — a winemaking method that adds texture, gentle tannins, and complexity to white wines. This is a more expressive, food-forward expression of Chenin Blanc than most consumers have encountered.

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  • Tasting Notes

    Nose: Honeybush tea aromas and a distinctive South African aromatic character.

    Palate: Yellow pear, medium body, and silky texture with gentle tannins from skin-contact winemaking. More grip and structure than a conventional white wine.

    Finish: Elegant and lingering.

    Overall Profile: A textured, skin-contact Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch at approximately 13.5% ABV. Made by Ntsiki Biyela of Aslina Wines. More complexity and depth than a typical everyday white.

  • Meet the Founder

    Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first Black female winemaker, founded Aslina Wines in 2016, naming the brand in honor of her beloved grandmother. With winemaking experience in Tuscany, Bordeaux, and Stellenbosch University, her philosophy combines personal heritage with terroir-focused precision. She champions diversity in the industry and serves on the Pinotage Youth Development Academy board.

  • What does Aslina Chenin Blanc taste like?

    Honeybush tea aromas, yellow pear, and a silky palate with gentle tannins from skin contact. It is textured and elegant — more grip than a typical white wine.

    What does skin-contact mean?

    Skin-contact winemaking lets the grape juice stay in contact with the grape skins during fermentation, adding texture, gentle tannins, and complexity that you would not find in a conventionally made white wine.

    How should I serve this wine?

    Slightly less cold than a lighter white — around 48–52°F. The added texture comes through better at a slightly warmer temperature.

    What foods pair well with it?

    Roast chicken, pork, creamy cheeses, mushroom dishes, and richer food that can match the wine’s body and texture.

    Who is Ntsiki Biyela?

    Ntsiki Biyela is the founder of Aslina Wines and is recognized as the first Black female winemaker in South Africa. She founded Aslina to create wines that reflect her heritage and the terroir of the Western Cape.