Introducing Evolution 37 Old Vine Chenin Blanc, crafted from an exceptional parcel from the premium growing region of Margaret River. Houghton has a rich history of crafting Chenin Blanc, dating all the way back to 1937 with the creation of our famous White Classic. We honour this historic link with the release of this exquisite, crisp and aromatic beautifully layered and textural wine.
Colour: Pale straw with a youthful hue
Bouquet: Intense and complex aromatics of apple, lemon curd, quince and pear with floral hints of chamomile, honeysuckle and jasmine. Oaked maturation has provided lifted hazelnut, marzipan, nutmeg and ginger spice
Palate: The palate shows laser focus layers of texture from oak fermentation and maturation combined with regular battonage. The palate shows varietal typicity with pear, lime brulee and quince notes elevated by nutmeg and ginger spice.
Food Match: The vibrancy and lingering acid line of this wine will pair beautifully with seafood. Pair with whiting, ceviche or a crab and angel hair pasta.
96 points- Ray Jordan - Wine Pilot 2024 - "Oh my, we’re on to something here. Chenin blanc has been a part of Houghton from 1937 when Jack Mann created the famous White Burgundy (now White Classic) from Swan Valley chenin blanc. This has been made from old vine Margaret River chenin and is a stunning expression of a variety that continues to reveal new chapters to its playbook. Has a smoky citrussy aroma with muted tropical fruits. The palate is intense and complex with tremendous depth and persistence. Has a chalky feel with a characteristically fine bright minerally acidity. It has cellaring potential."
95 points- Sam Kim - Wine Orbit - "Poised and restrained, the delicately lifted bouquet shows crunchy apple, apricot, fig and lemon peel aromas. The palate is concentrated and structured with outstanding depth and persistency. Wonderfully framed by saline texture and vibrant acidity, finishing lingering and mouth-watering. At its best: 2027 to 2040"
94 points- Tom Kline - Wine Pilot - "Pale straw colour. Rich nutty and smoky aromas lift from the glass initially, before melding with stone and citrus fruits - toasted almond, white peach skin and flesh, lemon preserves, charred lemon. Warmth and air unlock some lees derived notes and help it all fill out and come together. There's a glimmer of salty minerality adding appeal along with some emergent flinty reduction. The palate has a creamy texture cut by grapefruit pith, peach skin and lemon zest before bright acidity cleans and freshens for a long finish. This is a zesty, textural and complex Chenin with lovely defined fruit. Be sure to decant to let it shine."
