Avondale

Anima Chenin Blanc

8.958 ratings
8.98 pro ratings
Paarl, 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
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2019 | good balance, nice bitters

Vintage 2019 | good balance, nice bitters

Sep 18th, 2024
Martin Bergo

A charming spicy chenin from Paarl, South Africa. Yellow-greenish color and heavy on the swirl; the nose is like smelling and tasting a clear mountain brook followed by pineapple, peaches, anise, and a bouqet of flowers; the taste is rich and spicy, the fruit and spicy herbaceousness is lined up nicely and the finish is long. Yes, I was gobsmacked by surprise at how great this wine tasted. 13.5% and 20 usd.

A charming spicy chenin from Paarl, South Africa. Yellow-greenish color and heavy on the swirl; the nose is like smelling and tasting a clear mountain brook followed by pineapple, peaches, anise, and a bouqet of flowers; the taste is rich and spicy, the fruit and spicy herbaceousness is lined up nicely and the finish is long. Yes, I was gobsmacked by surprise at how great this wine tasted. 13.5% and 20 usd.

Aug 2nd, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2016 | Expressive, bananas, juicy, good acidity

Vintage 2016 | Expressive, bananas, juicy, good acidity

Jun 1st, 2021
Gabriella Macari

STEEN! Dried flowers, mustard seed, tropical.

STEEN! Dried flowers, mustard seed, tropical.

Feb 25th, 2014
Jess

Medium gold color.
Aromas of lemon, banana, white floral, toasted brioche.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, banana, orange blossom.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium gold color.
Aromas of lemon, banana, white floral, toasted brioche.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, banana, orange blossom.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Jan 3rd, 2024
Pontus Öberg

Honung och melon. Fatigt. Inte min favorit.

Honung och melon. Fatigt. Inte min favorit.

Jun 26th, 2021
Greg Strong

Lots of oak on the palate.

Lots of oak on the palate.

Jul 12th, 2020
Philip Scharf

Loveley

Loveley

Apr 12th, 2020
Kathy Trull

Had the 2015 - excellent white without a sour/bitter aftertaste

Had the 2015 - excellent white without a sour/bitter aftertaste

May 18th, 2018
Bruno Migliorini

This 2014 Anima is awesome, long in the mouth, flowery and buttery. A beautiful wine!

This 2014 Anima is awesome, long in the mouth, flowery and buttery. A beautiful wine!

May 11th, 2018