Pleasure Garden Palomino '21 Citrusdal Mountain Layers of black pepper

Layers of black pepper

A Chenin Blanc that is so much more than the sum of its parts

The one with the varietal you've never heard of

This Chenin is as buttery and smooth as a Chardonnay but crisp and refreshing like a Sauv Blanc

Pleasure Garden Palomino '21 Citrusdal Mountain Layers of black pepperIn Spain, Palomino is celebrated as the soul of Sherry. In the Cape, its neutral profile was once the backbone of brandy before Chenin Blanc's fruit forward personality became the preference. The few Palomino vineyards that were left behind and somewhat forgotten grew in complexity and now offer up clusters of nuance and nostalgia. Some sentimental winemakers have rescued the last of what's left to make wine that preserves a piece of the past.