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Western Cape Chenin Blanc

8.7103 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
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
Paul Weil

A refreshing and delicious Chenin Blanc from South Africa, this wine sports honeysuckle and apple flavors with little or no oak. It stood up admirably to a combination of Vietnamese garlic noodles and Cajun-style sautéed greens.

A refreshing and delicious Chenin Blanc from South Africa, this wine sports honeysuckle and apple flavors with little or no oak. It stood up admirably to a combination of Vietnamese garlic noodles and Cajun-style sautéed greens.

2 people found it helpfulApr 6th, 2015
Justin Colby

Light straw color. Mild stonefruit and a hint of chalky earth on the nose. Tastes just like it smells, but with a tinge of citrus. Medium-light mouthfeel. Green apple finish. Delicate, but refreshing... balanced. Very nice!

Light straw color. Mild stonefruit and a hint of chalky earth on the nose. Tastes just like it smells, but with a tinge of citrus. Medium-light mouthfeel. Green apple finish. Delicate, but refreshing... balanced. Very nice!

2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2015
Vladimir Miroshnikov

Яблоко, мед, пудра. Вкус полный, кислотность средняя. В целом как бы и неплохо, но прямолинейно как палка, без малейших нюансов. Впрочем, возможно, оно было интереснее пару лет назад. Три года для столового белого - это все таки срок.

Яблоко, мед, пудра. Вкус полный, кислотность средняя. В целом как бы и неплохо, но прямолинейно как палка, без малейших нюансов. Впрочем, возможно, оно было интереснее пару лет назад. Три года для столового белого - это все таки срок.

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2016
Linda Alli

Aroma of honeysuckle and jasmine. Slightly acidic crisp dry wine. Very nice.

Aroma of honeysuckle and jasmine. Slightly acidic crisp dry wine. Very nice.

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2015
Adam Knoerzer

Basic-ass Cape Chenin.

Basic-ass Cape Chenin.

Oct 6th, 2016
Paul Weil

A surprisingly smooth and creamy Chenin Blanc, this young wine is quite drinkable right now but will certainly improve with another year of cellaring. It has a touch of lemon zest and a beautiful jasmine bouquet, with ripe pears in the body. It stood up nicely to Vietnamese cuisine.

A surprisingly smooth and creamy Chenin Blanc, this young wine is quite drinkable right now but will certainly improve with another year of cellaring. It has a touch of lemon zest and a beautiful jasmine bouquet, with ripe pears in the body. It stood up nicely to Vietnamese cuisine.

Jan 18th, 2015
Stephanie Abma L'Her

Smells sugary, pale straw color, semisweet

Smells sugary, pale straw color, semisweet

Feb 17th, 2024
Katelin Robinson

Delicious and crisp. Perfect for a little afternoon sip.

Delicious and crisp. Perfect for a little afternoon sip.

Oct 16th, 2023
Christa Bender

Clean, with a hint of melons and peach. A very easy, light wine.

Clean, with a hint of melons and peach. A very easy, light wine.

Oct 13th, 2022
Giovanna Fornitani Llorente

Good and rich white wine. A little bit of bitter after taste, but pretty good

Good and rich white wine. A little bit of bitter after taste, but pretty good

Sep 3rd, 2022