Blackwater

The Underdog Chenin Blanc

8.921 ratings

9.08 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, 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

Kristen Grimes

9.0

Salty and citrusy on the nose and palate, a bit of a textured body with some natural wine characteristics. White peach and tart orange (MM).

Aug 24th, 2024

Brendan Devine

8.7

Don’t drink too much South African vino but I enjoyed this.

Mar 8th, 2020

Kevin Løk

8.8

Great label and a crisp, straightforward Chenin Blanc.

Mar 7th, 2020

Tim Martin

8.9

Great bouquet nice flavor

Jan 3rd, 2020

Sam Schlosberg

8.3

Tropical fruit, papaya

Nov 9th, 2019

Kristen Grimes

9.5

Light, tart, mineraly nose and on the palate, slightly sweet orange and juicy white peach. Went very well with my lemon-themed birthday dinner for my guy x

Mar 8th, 2018