# Moonlight Manor Chenin Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc (2023)

- **Producer:** Overhex Wines International
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- **Region:** Western Cape, South Africa
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, gooseberry, peach, passion fruit, lime

## About this wine

Moonlight Manor is crafted by Overhex Wines International, a prominent South African wine producer known for modern winemaking and social responsibility. Sourced from the Western Cape region, the wine combines fruit from the warm, ocean-influenced Swartland with aromatic Viognier from the Breede River Valley. The estate is Fairtrade certified, ensuring that proceeds from every bottle contribute directly to improving living conditions, education, solar power access, and social infrastructure for vineyard workers and their families in South Africa.

## Interesting facts

- Fairtrade sales of Moonlight Manor fund solar panels and educational programs for local South African farm workers.
- Combines grapes from distinct microclimates: coastal Swartland and the Breede River Valley.
- Awarded the 'BRA KÖP' (Good Buy) recommendation by Swedish wine publication Allt om Vin.

## Food pairing

The high, vibrant acidity and fresh profile of this white blend demand foods with matching acidity, fresh herbs, or light proteins. Bright citrus dressings, light seafood, and tangy soft cheeses like chèvre complement the wine's brightness without overpowering its delicate structure.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to retain natural acidity. Vinification takes place entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to emphasize pure fruit expression. Fermentation is kept cool to retain delicate primary aromatics. The wine undergoes no oak aging or malolactic fermentation, resting briefly in stainless steel vats before being bottled under screw cap to maintain maximum freshness.