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Candide Paarl Chenin Blanc Blend

8.614 ratings

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Western Cape, South Africa

Sémillon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Quinoa, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Tomato-Based, Goat & Feta Cheese, Salads & Greens, Fruit Desserts, Blue Cheese, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Pate, White Rice, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Salami & Prosciutto, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

8.9

7/2024. Light and crisp. Light fruit. Paired well with the ceviche and scallops at Corner Kitchen in Asheville NC.

7/2024. Light and crisp. Light fruit. Paired well with the ceviche and scallops at Corner Kitchen in Asheville NC.

Jul 22nd, 2024

7.0

A bit too acidic for my taste

A bit too acidic for my taste

Dec 4th, 2023

9.3

Crisp and delicious

Crisp and delicious

Aug 17th, 2023

8.3

Splendid nose of apricot and almonds. Nice, but a little paler and milder than other whites of theirs. Pretty little wine, with hints of lemon. A nice, drinkable wine, but disappointed it's not more fully flavored. We rated this a year ago and it was marvy, but perhaps I misidentified the year. That was an amazing wine. Perhaps I'd had too many sips before noting the year?

Splendid nose of apricot and almonds. Nice, but a little paler and milder than other whites of theirs. Pretty little wine, with hints of lemon. A nice, drinkable wine, but disappointed it's not more fully flavored. We rated this a year ago and it was marvy, but perhaps I misidentified the year. That was an amazing wine. Perhaps I'd had too many sips before noting the year?

Mar 11th, 2022

Michael Gregurich

8.8

Solid white blend - especially considering the price. Great fruits and so easy to drink!

Solid white blend - especially considering the price. Great fruits and so easy to drink!

Mar 8th, 2021

9.3

Grilled pineapple, petroleum, lemon, and apricot nose. Quite complex. Wow, so much going on with this one. All of the above are also noted in the tasting, with a smooth mouth feel. Nice and clean with a long finish.

Grilled pineapple, petroleum, lemon, and apricot nose. Quite complex. Wow, so much going on with this one. All of the above are also noted in the tasting, with a smooth mouth feel. Nice and clean with a long finish.

Dec 22nd, 2020

Brittany Matthews

8.7

Nice peach notes; refreshing

Nice peach notes; refreshing

Feb 12th, 2020

8.5

Smooth and fruity with a great after bite

Smooth and fruity with a great after bite

Feb 9th, 2020

8.2

Jesus had this 8 months ago

Jesus had this 8 months ago

Apr 21st, 2024

8.8

Mark had this a year ago

Mark had this a year ago

Aug 13th, 2023