Stellenrust Chenin Blanc Sparkling 75cl

Fresh, fruity, and properly lively, this South African Chenin Blanc sparkling wine is the bottle you pop when you want bubbles with personality.

• Appearance: Pale straw with energetic, fine bubbles.
• Nose: Green apple, ripe pear, lemon zest, and a light floral lift.
• Taste: Bright orchard fruit up front, crisp acidity through the middle, and a dry, clean close that keeps it snappy.
• Body: Light-bodied and refreshing, built for easy sipping.
• Finish: Citrus and apple linger, with a tidy, mouthwatering edge.

Chenin Blanc is a bit of a Swiss Army knife grape, and here it shows up in its sparkling form with tons of drinkability. You get the fruit, you get the zip, and you get that little spark of “oh, this is fun” that makes a simple catch-up feel like a mini celebration.

What makes it worth your attention is the balance. The bubbles aren’t just there for show, they lift the pear and apple notes and keep everything feeling clean and bright. The acidity pulls it together so it doesn’t feel heavy, even when you keep pouring.

South Africa is one of the spiritual homes of Chenin Blanc, and you can taste why people obsess over it. It’s not trying to be Champagne, it’s doing its own thing, fruit-forward and vibrant, with enough structure to feel like a “real wine” and not just fizzy refreshment.

This is a great pick for anyone who likes sparkling wine that leans crisp and citrusy, with clear fruit flavours instead of a bunch of confusing wine talk. It’s friendly, it’s energetic, and it doesn’t ask you to overthink it.

Keep a bottle around for last-minute plans, casual toasts, or when you want bubbles on a random Tuesday and refuse to justify it.

Fun Fact: Chenin Blanc is the most planted wine grape in South Africa, and it’s historically been nicknamed “Steen” by local growers.