Houghton EV/37 Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023

Pale straw colour. Rich nutty and smoky aromas lift from the glass initially, before melding with stone and citrus fruits – toasted almond, white peach skin and flesh, lemon preserves and charred lemon. Warmth and air unlock some lees derived notes and help it all fill out and come together. There’s a glimmer of salty minerality adding appeal along with some emergent flinty reduction. The palate has a creamy texture cut by grapefruit pith, peach skin and lemon zest before bright acidity cleans and freshens for a long finish. This is a zesty, textural and complex Chenin with lovely defined fruit. Be sure to decant to let it shine.