Delheim's Unwooded Chenin Blanc has an aromatic profile dominated by white and yellow peaches, guava, and pineapple. The wine's defining characteristic is its crisp, zesty acidity paired with clean, vibrant fruit flavours that create excellent balance on the palate. Green melon notes emerge on the finish, providing complexity and length. This is an ideal pairing for sushi or grilled fish, where its refreshing nature and fruit-forward character complement delicate seafood beautifully.

About the Producer

Delheim Wines stands as a testament to a legacy deeply rooted in nature, spanning over seven decades. The ethos of conservation and emphasising sustainable farming practices in wine making has always existed on Delheim.

At the 375 hectare, family owned, Delheim estate on the magnificent slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, they actively conserve large areas of pristine mountain fynbos (a distinctive type of vegetation found only on the southern tip of Africa. It includes a very wide range of plant species, particularly small heather-like trees and shrubs), including the rare Boland Granite Fynbos, along with 120 indigenous plant varieties and a yellowwood forest.

The sustainable practices focus on regenerative nature-friendly viticulture, integrated environmental management, water and energy efficiency, and optimising biodiversity, as well as prioritising employee welfare and engaging the local community.

Delheim is owned by the Sperling family. The late Michael Hans “Spatz” Sperling, was the Patriarch and also a South African wine industry legend. His wife Vera still resides on the farm.

Eldest son Victor Sperling and eldest daughter Nora Thiel serve as directors of the company and live on the farm with their families.

Vineyard and Winery

The grapes were hand-picked, de-stemmed, crushed and gently pressed. The juice was cold fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks with the aid of selected yeast strains. The wine was kept on the lees for a couple of months to aid in the mouth-feel and complexity thereof. Lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling. Vegan friendly – no animal proteins were used during the fining processes.