M.A.N. Family Wines -- 2019 “Free-Run Steen” Chenin Blanc -- Paarl, South Africa The grapes are slowly fermented

The grapes are slowly fermented in stainless steel and the wine ages partially in stainless steel (80%) with the remaining part in large oak barrels

and with this wine they strive to let the grapes express that distinct character while also expressing the Argentine cultural tradition of fermenting white wines on the skins in clay pots

texture and freshness that allows the fruit flavors to draw out on the surprisingly long finish

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M.A.N. Family Wines -- 2019 “Free-Run Steen” Chenin Blanc -- Paarl, South Africa The grapes are slowly fermentedAs we reviewed the information on this wine and winery, a longtime dream of traveling to South Africa to safari by day and wine taste by night was painfully reawakened during this time of Covid. We guess well have to travel via wine glass, for now, to the beautiful Paarl region, bounded by the dramatic Boland Mountains on the East and Paarl Rock on the West. Many of South Africas most famous wineries are located here, and this winery, started in 2001,