Belmonte Marlborough Chenin Blanc 2025

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Rare chance to try a Kiwi Chenin Blanc.
Lovely combination of fresh apple and fleshy apricot.
Brilliant with goats cheese.
This wine is certified by Sustainable Winegrowing NZ and is made following sustainable practices in the vineyard and winery (focusing on climate change, water, waste, plant protection, soil and people).

ABV: 12.5%
Vintage: 2025
Size: 75cl

Bone dry

Sweet

Grape Type:
Chenin Blanc
New Zealand:
Marlborough
Wine Category:
White
Wine Style:
Dry and Crisp Whites
At Its Best:
Now - End 2032
Winemaker:
Beth Forrest

Other classifications

2
Awards
Suitable
for Vegetarians
Suitable
for Vegans
Sustainable
Wine

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The Wine The Wine

Country of origin:

New Zealand

Region:

Marlborough

It's always fascinating to see how grape varieties express themselves in new places. Here, Forrest Estate has crafted a tiny, experimental batch of Chenin Blanc from a warm Marlborough site. The result is a richer style, shaped by flavours of pear, quince, jasmine, greengage plum and ginger. Zesty acidity brings lift and balance, while a creamy, mineral texture adds depth. A pioneering, small-production Chenin offering character, freshness and a compelling new take on a classic grape.

The Winemaker The Winemaker

Winemaker:

Beth Forrest

The team at Forrest have been working tirelessly to make lower ABV wines by following more traditional processes in the vineyards and winery, not looking to technology to do the work for them. The biggest problem was getting the balance between the sugar and acid right, especially the sugar. Through meticulous vineyard work and strict temperature control through fermentations they've achieved what they set out to do - make naturally lower ABV wines that are wonderfully balanced and deliver top-notch drinking.

"One of the world's noble grape varietals whose spiritual home is the Loire Valley, France. It is very vigorous in the vineyard and it requires constant supervision to keep yields in check. Has great aromatics, fresh acidity, palate weight, longevity and is food friendly!" - Beth Forrest, Winemaker.

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