About The Wine
If you haven’t heard of the wine varietal, Therona, you are not alone. Therona, a grape variety proudly developed in Stellenbosch, is a unique part of South Africa’s wine heritage. Stellenbosch Vineyards is the exclusive winery in South African to create this unique variety, and only recently have wine critics begun to recognize this special and historic wine.
Therona was developed by Professor Christiaan Johannes Offer of Stellenbosch University during the late 1950s. The conception of merging Crouchen Blanc with Chenin Blanc was performed to increase the standard of quality locally produced by Chenin Blanc. Although there are very few producers of Therona, its limited plantings amplify the uniqueness of this grape varietal that holds the prospect to create a great quality single cultivar wine. It produces an aromatic wine that delivers a floral bouquet permeated by flavours of peach and green apple, with a vanilla hint on a well-rounded palate.
Since its first vintage in 2016, the Stellenbosch Vineyards Therona has received multiple awards from renowned wine competitions such as the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, Top 100 at the National Wine Challenge (NWC) as well as the International Wine and Spirit Awards (IWSC).
Wine Analysis
| Wine of Origin: |
Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Cultivars: |
Therona |
| Total Acid: |
5.9g/l |
| Residual Sugar: |
1.8g/l |
| Alcohol: |
13% |
