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Nederburg 'The Anchor Man' Chenin | Swartland, South Africa

£11.70

Anchor Man is a great example of what Chenin’s old vines are capable when given a little additional barrel fermentation. Rich and honeyed aromas and flavours with a beautiful textured palate and long finish.

Nederburg is one of South Africa’s most admired wine brands, with an award-winning pedigree that stems from a culture of innovation and disciplined attention to detail. The wines are known for their vibrant fruit, refined structure and freshness.

One of their ‘Heritage Heroes’ range, The Anchor Man references Nederburg’s founder, German immigrant Philippus Wolvaart who in 1791 acquired 49 hectares of land in the Paarl Valley. He named his property Nederburgh, in honour of the VOC commissioner, Sebastian Cornelis Nederburgh; later, the ‘h’ was dropped from the spelling. The beautiful, thatched Cape Dutch Manor House built in 1800 is now a national monument.

Samuel Viljoen, promoted to Cellar Master in 2021, has been with Nederburg since 2007, and is supported by an all female team of winemakers.

Anchor Man is a great example of what Chenin’s old vines are capable when given a little additional barrel fermentation. Rich and honeyed aromas and flavours with a beautiful textured palate and long finish.

Nederburg is one of South Africa’s most admired wine brands, with an award-winning pedigree that stems from a culture of innovation and disciplined attention to detail. The wines are known for their vibrant fruit, refined structure and freshness.

One of their ‘Heritage Heroes’ range, The Anchor Man references Nederburg’s founder, German immigrant Philippus Wolvaart who in 1791 acquired 49 hectares of land in the Paarl Valley. He named his property Nederburgh, in honour of the VOC commissioner, Sebastian Cornelis Nederburgh; later, the ‘h’ was dropped from the spelling. The beautiful, thatched Cape Dutch Manor House built in 1800 is now a national monument.

Samuel Viljoen, promoted to Cellar Master in 2021, has been with Nederburg since 2007, and is supported by an all female team of winemakers.

Origin: Swartland, South Africa

Grapes: 100% Chenin

Tasting Notes: Vibrant and expressive, with layers of ripe nectarines and juicy peaches, lifted by a hint of orange zest and a hint of warm, buttered toast from the oak. The palate offers depth and elegance, an unfolding complexity and a finish that balances crisp finesse with subtle creamy oak.

ABV: 14.0%

Vintage: 2023.

Attributes: Vegan, oaked

Closure: Screwcap.

Vineyards & Terroir: Grapes from a single ‘bush vine’ vineyard in the Swartland, planted in 1983 in an east-to-west row direction on a north-facing slope.

Winemaking: Whole bunch vinification using two distinct techniques. A portion of fruit was fermented in first, second and third-fill 300 and 500litre oak barrels, and the second component in amphorae (clay pots). Both are kept on the lees for nine months prior to final blending, stabilisation and bottling.

Farming: Old Chenin ‘Heritage vine’ are certified by South Africa’s esteemed Old Vine Project (OVP).

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Food pairing suggestions: A versatile match for a range of dishes, from fresh, summer foods like a classic chicken Caesar salad or lemon-infused chicken pasta with capers, to comforting favourites such as light casseroles, seafood pie, or simply grilled fish

Winery / Winemaker: Jamie Williams

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Awards:

5 Stars - Platter’s 2025

90 Points - Tim Atkin SA Special Report

Gold - The Global Chenin Blanc Masters 2024