Kumusha Chenin Blanc Breedekloof WO Slanghoek 2024

Kumusha Wines is the project of world renowned sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka, a native of Zimbabwe with a resume studded with accolades from the best of African hospitality. In the Zimbabwean Shona language ‘kumusha’ translates to ‘your home,’ ‘your roots,’ or ‘your origin’ and these wines are purely crafted with an eye towards person and place. Tinashe is building a legacy built upon authenticity and honoring their roots. Minimal intervention winemaking combined with natural fermentations allow for the wines to be unadulterated in their expression of terroir and their pureness is a clear result of a native’s perspective. After relocating to Johannesburg, Tinashe who is an accomplished master blender, reached out to Attie Louw, a friend and winemaker at Opstal to help with starting Kumusha in 2017. Beginning with 1200 cases of a Chenin-Semillon blend, the wine sold out in under 2 months, with Tinashe crediting the talented young producers in Swaartland who have moved in the direction of creating wines of a more natural inclination, with lower alcohol and lower intervention, as his inspiration. We’re excited to see what’s to come from this winemaking star. This certified sustainable 100% chenin blanc is sourced from the Breedekloof Valley is a combination of 2 vineyards - the first 380m above sea level dry land farmed and the other on ancient sandstone with 38 years old vines. 20% of the wine spent 6 months in large oak foudres and 80% in a combination of stainless steel and concrete. The win then spent 7 months on its’ gross lees, adding depth and complexity on the palate. Banana and tahini coat the tongue and a touch of smoke smolders on the finish. Well-managed acidity is foundational to its structure; the perfect pairing for fleshier fish and crudo. Certified sustainable, low-intervention/natural wine.