Stellenrust Heritage Collection Chenin Blanc 2024

Chenin Blanc from South Africa

Classic Movie Pairing

Knights of the Round Table (1953)

Knights of the Round Table (1954). MGM’s first film shot in CinemaScope is a vibrant retelling of the Arthurian legend, featuring Mel Ferrer as King Arthur, Ava Gardner as Queen Guinevere and Robert Taylor as Sir Lancelot. Richard Thorpe’s grand direction, paired with lavish costumes and stunning on-location sets, brings Camelot’s timeless romance to life. Just as the film layers legend and romance, this white wine offers a lush, textured experience that complements the allure of the legendary kingdom.

About This Wine

White - Dry White - Dry
Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc
750.00 ml 750.00 ml
South Africa South Africa
13.5% 13.5%
NV NV

Wine Food Pairings

Asian (esp. Chinese), chicken, seafood (esp. with lemon), fried foods, vegetables.

Wine Flavor Profile

Stellenrust is a medium-bodied white wine with aromas of ripe tropical fruit, hints of spice and white peach. On the palate, expect rich apricot, pear and fresh lemon flavors, accented by a soft herb and almond undertone with a refreshing, mineral-edged vibrance.

Here’s a classy Chenin Blanc from a top South African family that “does amazing things with Chenin” (Wine magazine). Stellenrust delivers layers of crisp citrus with lush stone-fruit flavors.

In 6th century England, the end of the Roman occupation has left the country in turmoil. At the site of a recent battle between warring overlords, Arthur Pendragon and his half-sister, Morgan LeFay, meet as arranged by the sorcerer Merlin to discuss how to end the bloodshed. Morgan maintains that as she is the only legitimate offspring of the late king, the throne belongs to her, but Merlin puts the adversaries to a test to determine England's rightful ruler. Merlin leads them to Excalibur, a sword embedded in an anvil, and says that according to legend, whoever can remove the sword shall be England's true sovereign. Morgan's knight champion Modred tries in vain to extract the sword, but Arthur removes it easily. Modred accuses Merlin of witchcraft, and a hearing is arranged with the Council of Kings at the circle of stone. After advising Arthur that he must prove himself worthy of the throne by his deeds, Merlin instructs him to return the sword to the stone...

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