APPEARANCE

ON THE VINE: Mid-size bunches

IN THE GLASS: An aromatic wine

SMELL

Floral bouquet

TASTE

Flavours of peach, green apple and a hint of vanilla.

ORIGIN

Developed in Stellenbosch, Therona is a crossing of Crouchen Blanc and Chenin Blanc, and dates from the 1950s.

IN SOUTH AFRICA

Limited plantings: Stellenbosch Vineyards the only bottling at present.

ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD

Unknown

AGEING POTENTIAL

3 - 5 years

MATCHING WITH FOOD

Poultry and salads

SERVING TEMPERATURE

Between 8° and 14° C.