Stellenbosch
The Winery of Good Hope
The Winery of Good Hope Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
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Variety
Chenin Blanc
Style
White
Region
Stellenbosch
Appellation
Stellenbosch
Producer
The Winery of Good Hope
Country
South Africa
Trade Materials
The Inspiration
Bush Vine Chenin Blanc reflects The Winery of Good Hope philosophy of quality without excess: site-driven wines given the same vineyard and cellar attention as Radford Dale's more premium ranges, while avoiding costly choices that don't improve the fruit itself. The range was created as a place to explore Cape vineyards, mesoclimates and winemaking ideas while retaining individuality and a strong sense of origin.
The Chenin comes from bush vines on the gravelly, decomposed-granite slopes of the Helderberg, cooled by maritime breezes from False Bay. It includes fruit from a low-yielding block around 50 years old, reinforcing the vineyard focus behind what the winery regards as its everyday wines.
Different parcels are hand-picked at varying levels of ripeness to build acidity, fruit and mineral character. Natural fermentation in stainless steel preserves definition, while four months on the lees with occasional bâtonnage develops texture without obscuring freshness.
At its core, it captures the Winery of Good Hope purpose: optimism about the Cape's potential, thoughtful vineyard sourcing and individuality without unnecessary complication.
About The Winery of Good Hope
Drink Well. Do Good.
The Winery of Good Hope was founded on a spirit of optimism and the philosophy of "Drink Well. Do Good." - a belief in the extraordinary potential of South Africa, its vineyards and its people. Created by the Radford Dale team as a place to explore new ideas, it has become a testing ground for vineyard sites, meso-climates and innovative techniques, always with the same uncompromising focus on quality and individuality that defines the wider house.
Based in Stellenbosch in the Cape of Good Hope, it is more than a winery - it represents an alternative way of thinking, being and doing. From the slopes of the Helderberg, wines are made with traditional, natural viticultural and winemaking methods, supported by fully accredited environmental, ethical and social-upliftment practices.
That progressive thinking extends beyond the vineyard. A 2024 relaunch introduced recyclable packaging and lightweight 410 g bottles as part of a broader philosophy of care and responsibility. Sustainability is viewed as an ongoing process, encompassing how the land is farmed, how people are treated and the materials used throughout the value chain.
The Winery of Good Hope also supports the Land of Hope Educational Trust, established in 2007 to create educational opportunities and now chaired by Cathy van Zyl MW, Africa's first Master of Wine. It gives "Good Hope" a purpose that extends beyond the wines - investing in people, opportunity and the future.
