Anthonij Rupert

Protea Coastal Region Chenin Blanc

8.7138 ratings
8.615 pro ratings
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Tracy Stanton

Smooth

Smooth

2 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2016
Ali Schmidt

Solid Chenin from South Africa, something I usually avoid. Fresh asian pear, honeysuckle, lemon curd. Lacking the Loire complexity I love but totally quaffable.

Solid Chenin from South Africa, something I usually avoid. Fresh asian pear, honeysuckle, lemon curd. Lacking the Loire complexity I love but totally quaffable.

2 people found it helpfulOct 15th, 2015
Michael Ochsner

Forward. Nice pear and golden apple. Giving. $11.50 C

Forward. Nice pear and golden apple. Giving. $11.50 C

2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2015
Cory Fierro

Compared to the Napa chenin blanc we just had the nose is very similar, maybe more lemon curd than lemon verbena on the nose. It tastes more expensive than the Napa, for sure.

Compared to the Napa chenin blanc we just had the nose is very similar, maybe more lemon curd than lemon verbena on the nose. It tastes more expensive than the Napa, for sure.

2 people found it helpfulSep 26th, 2015
Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

8.5

Forget Steen. This is the most aromatic Chenin I've ever had. Maybe some bruised apple, but no wet wool. I wanted to rate this higher, but seemed to lack varietal character. Squeaky clean. No oak.

Forget Steen. This is the most aromatic Chenin I've ever had. Maybe some bruised apple, but no wet wool. I wanted to rate this higher, but seemed to lack varietal character. Squeaky clean. No oak.

2 people found it helpfulMar 17th, 2015
Brennan Roy

Clean and refreshing, lemongrass and citrus with medium dry finish. Good value.

Clean and refreshing, lemongrass and citrus with medium dry finish. Good value.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2016
Caleb Pietrafesa

Tasted in introduction to wines.

Tasted in introduction to wines.

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2015
Jason Hillan

Excellent white wine. You can taste the pear, citrus and honeysuckle.

Excellent white wine. You can taste the pear, citrus and honeysuckle.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2015
Big Red

A unique white wine close to a good Sauvignon but with its own distinct bite and dryness. Underlying nose of fresh morning dew. Big time crisp, dry, citrusy flavors.

A unique white wine close to a good Sauvignon but with its own distinct bite and dryness. Underlying nose of fresh morning dew. Big time crisp, dry, citrusy flavors.

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2015
Kelly Fuelleman

Bought it for the bottle, since I collect. Not the best wine in my taste but very sweet and fruity!

Bought it for the bottle, since I collect. Not the best wine in my taste but very sweet and fruity!

1 person found it helpfulAug 24th, 2015