# The Delicious Monster (2025)

- **Producer:** McGregor Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon
- **Region:** Western Cape, South Africa
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apricot, passion fruit, pineapple, melon, lemon, blossom

## About this wine

McGregor Wines, established in 1948 in the Robertson valley of South Africa, is a historic co-operative winery known for producing pocket-friendly, highly characterful wines. 'The Delicious Monster' is named after the iconic Monstera deliciosa plant, reflecting the wine's exotic, tropical, and lush nature. It represents the vibrant, sun-drenched terroir of the Western Cape, offering an approachable and highly aromatic blend designed for immediate enjoyment.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the Monstera deliciosa plant, mirroring the wine's wild, tropical, and exotic flavor profile.
- McGregor Winery was established in 1948 as a co-operative by local grape growers in the Robertson region.
- The blend is specifically crafted to be highly aromatic and approachable, making it a favorite everyday South African white.

## Food pairing

The slight residual sweetness and vibrant acidity of this off-dry white blend make it an exceptional partner for dishes with moderate heat, sweet-and-sour profiles, or aromatic spices. The wine's tropical fruit notes complement seafood and poultry, while its crisp finish cuts through light fats like butter or avocado.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested in the cool early morning hours to preserve their bright primary fruit aromas. Each variety is vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness. Fermentation is stopped slightly before complete dryness to retain a touch of natural residual sugar, enhancing the wine's fruitiness and body. The wine is blended and bottled early to capture its youthful freshness.