Bellingham

The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc

8.984 ratings
8.812 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
Lyn Farmer

50% new oak yields a deep lemon color from the oak. Buttery but nice citrus, lemon peel, butter and waxiness.
Round, elegant with crisp acidity on a medium finish. The oak spicy note continues on the finish.

50% new oak yields a deep lemon color from the oak. Buttery but nice citrus, lemon peel, butter and waxiness.
Round, elegant with crisp acidity on a medium finish. The oak spicy note continues on the finish.

Jan 16th, 2019
Anya Spethmann

Stellenbosch, Paarl, Darling. 100% 12 months in French, 2nd and 3rd fill. Future vintages from foudre.

Stellenbosch, Paarl, Darling. 100% 12 months in French, 2nd and 3rd fill. Future vintages from foudre.

Dec 7th, 2018
Greg Gregory

Beautiful. 32 on the restaurant list. 32!!!!! Jeez, am I going to the dark side?

Beautiful. 32 on the restaurant list. 32!!!!! Jeez, am I going to the dark side?

Apr 14th, 2018
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (89/100)

15.5/20 (89/100)

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2015
Karl Ziegler

Too much oak...

Too much oak...

Jan 16th, 2015
Spencer Dodd

Not a big fan... pretty oxidized which I am totally down for but it didn’t have the acidity to back it up so it just felt big and too much after a few sips. Was hoping for a little cleaner setup.

Not a big fan... pretty oxidized which I am totally down for but it didn’t have the acidity to back it up so it just felt big and too much after a few sips. Was hoping for a little cleaner setup.

Jan 18th, 2021
Lye Hock Tan

2014 vintage. Champagne colour. Strong nose, apple, sourkraut, iron metallic, wood. Easy palate. Low acidity. Chestnut finishing.

2014 vintage. Champagne colour. Strong nose, apple, sourkraut, iron metallic, wood. Easy palate. Low acidity. Chestnut finishing.

Dec 10th, 2019
Susan A.

Honey,chamomile and butter. My first 100% Chenin Blanc.

Honey,chamomile and butter. My first 100% Chenin Blanc.

Oct 29th, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

16.5/20 (90/100) Несколько сдержанный аромат с нотами яблок, лимонов и поджаренного хлеба. Тельное, маслянистое. Неплохо. #capewine2018

16.5/20 (90/100) Несколько сдержанный аромат с нотами яблок, лимонов и поджаренного хлеба. Тельное, маслянистое. Неплохо. #capewine2018

Dec 26th, 2018
Eudes Salat

Salade au beurre noir

Salade au beurre noir

Aug 26th, 2018