Handford Wines

McGregor village lies across the Breede River from Robertson, sheltered by the Langeberg Mountains to the north and the Riviersonderend to the south.It was settled by the Rev. Andrew McGregor in 1861 and this Scottish heritage is apparent in both the architecture of the village and the labelling of the wine. In the vineyards and cellars however, thoroughly modern techniques are employed to produce wines with excellent fruit and character. Careful canopy management and an ideal climate produce high quality fruit on 680 hectares of vineyard. Vinification is carried out at cool temperatures and with clean juice to produce lively, vibrant wines.McGregor white wines are crisp, fresh and very drinkable. The reds are warm, soft and ripe with good fruit and structure. Newly introduced, and a reflection of the growing confidence of the winery, are the Winemaker's Reserve wines. The first of these, the Sauvignon Blanc 2001, was extremely well received and we are proud to be introducing both the Chardonnay 2002 and the Cabernet Sauvignon 2000. We are also excited by the potential for Shiraz from this area and hope to introduce this variety in the near future.

The Wine

McGregor's 2008 Chenin Blanc exhibits citrus and almond aromas and a lush, clean velvety-textured character. Soft, rich, zesty and refreshing, it offers flavors reminiscent of citrus fruits intermingled with white peach notes and mixed summer fruit salad. Drink this excellent value over the next 2 years.

Single Bottle: £6.99

In a case of 12: £6.64