Brookdale Estate 'Mason Road' Chenin Blanc, Paarl, South Africa 2025
Brookdale Estate, situated in the foothills of the Klein Drakenstein mountains near Paarl, is guided by winemaker Kiara Scott and a philosophy that combines innovative sustainability with respect for terroir. The Mason Road range highlights expressive, accessible bottlings crafted with precision and a sense of place.
WINEMAKER: Kiara Scott
FARMING: Sustainable (vegan and vegetarian certified)
VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc
TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards planted in 1993 (old vines) and 2016 (young vines) in Paarl. Soils are decomposed granite and shale. The 2024 vintage was marked by a cold, wet winter and spring with flooding, followed by a hot, dry, and windy summer, resulting in an early and variable harvest with smaller yields but concentrated fruit.
VINIFICATION: Precooled fruit is destemmed and crushed, then lightly pressed; free-run juice is settled overnight. Fermentation in stainless steel. Aged 8 months on lees for texture and complexity, with 5% barrel-aged Chenin Blanc blended in before bottling.
AGING: 8 months on lees in stainless steel; 5% barrel-aged wine blended in
TASTING NOTES: Aromas evoke wild flowers, sun-dried linen, quince, bergamot, citrus, apple, pear skin, hay, and fynbos honey. The palate is vibrant and fresh, layered with golden apple, brioche, butter, and a hint of ginger spice. Finishes with pineapple, nutty sapidity, and mouthwatering acidity.
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.0 g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.8 g/L
pH: 3.25
FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled seafood, Cape Malay curry, roast chicken, goat cheese, or summer vegetable salads.
SCORES:
OTHER: Vegan and vegetarian certified; screw cap closure.
Brookdale Estate 'Mason Road' Chenin Blanc, Paarl, South Africa 2025
Brookdale Estate, situated in the foothills of the Klein Drakenstein mountains near Paarl, is guided by winemaker Kiara Scott and a philosophy that combines innovative sustainability with respect for terroir. The Mason Road range highlights expressive, accessible bottlings crafted with precision and a sense of place.
WINEMAKER: Kiara Scott
FARMING: Sustainable (vegan and vegetarian certified)
VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc
TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards planted in 1993 (old vines) and 2016 (young vines) in Paarl. Soils are decomposed granite and shale. The 2024 vintage was marked by a cold, wet winter and spring with flooding, followed by a hot, dry, and windy summer, resulting in an early and variable harvest with smaller yields but concentrated fruit.
VINIFICATION: Precooled fruit is destemmed and crushed, then lightly pressed; free-run juice is settled overnight. Fermentation in stainless steel. Aged 8 months on lees for texture and complexity, with 5% barrel-aged Chenin Blanc blended in before bottling.
AGING: 8 months on lees in stainless steel; 5% barrel-aged wine blended in
TASTING NOTES: Aromas evoke wild flowers, sun-dried linen, quince, bergamot, citrus, apple, pear skin, hay, and fynbos honey. The palate is vibrant and fresh, layered with golden apple, brioche, butter, and a hint of ginger spice. Finishes with pineapple, nutty sapidity, and mouthwatering acidity.
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.0 g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.8 g/L
pH: 3.25
FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled seafood, Cape Malay curry, roast chicken, goat cheese, or summer vegetable salads.
SCORES:
OTHER: Vegan and vegetarian certified; screw cap closure.