Bosman Family Vineyards

Optenhorst Chenin Blanc

8.911 ratings

8.73 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

9.0

Vintage 2016 / from Chenin Blanc planted in 1952 / ananas and minerals in smell, good concentration

Vintage 2016 / from Chenin Blanc planted in 1952 / ananas and minerals in smell, good concentration

Feb 18th, 2020

Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

8.5

Old vine Chenin from Wellington. Barrel fermented and aged sur lie. Really classic Chenin nose of lanolin, wax, cherry stones, biscotti, almond skins.

Old vine Chenin from Wellington. Barrel fermented and aged sur lie. Really classic Chenin nose of lanolin, wax, cherry stones, biscotti, almond skins.

Dec 5th, 2013

8.8

Wines of South Africa tasting 🇿🇦 : apricot 🍑 grapefruit pith, tropical

Wines of South Africa tasting 🇿🇦 : apricot 🍑 grapefruit pith, tropical

Sep 15th, 2021

9.0

Pronounced nose: tropical fruit (banana, mango), honey, vanilla, oak
Medium acidity
Medium alcohol
Long finish
Balance
Complexity medium
Sligro €17 excl

Pronounced nose: tropical fruit (banana, mango), honey, vanilla, oak
Medium acidity
Medium alcohol
Long finish
Balance
Complexity medium
Sligro €17 excl

May 1st, 2021

Stanislav Lobanov

8.8

16/20 (88/100) Есть определенная вариативность среди бутылок, видимо, сказывается возраст. У этого вина не столь комплексный аромат, как у того, что пробовал в Кейпе, впрочем, здесь тоже доминируют жареный лесной орех и лежалое яблоко. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью. Заметная спиртуозность во вкусе. #prowein2019

16/20 (88/100) Есть определенная вариативность среди бутылок, видимо, сказывается возраст. У этого вина не столь комплексный аромат, как у того, что пробовал в Кейпе, впрочем, здесь тоже доминируют жареный лесной орех и лежалое яблоко. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью. Заметная спиртуозность во вкусе. #prowein2019

Sep 11th, 2019

Willem Jan Withagen

8.6

Willem had this 4 years ago

Willem had this 4 years ago

Feb 18th, 2020

Thabiso Mohohlo

9.2

Thabiso had this a month ago

Thabiso had this a month ago

May 22nd, 2024

Stef Van Der Vorst

9.3

Stef had this a year ago

Stef had this a year ago

Apr 22nd, 2023

9.3

Mario had this a year ago

Mario had this a year ago

Apr 22nd, 2023

Guido Schlenkenbrock

8.7

Guido had this 2 years ago

Guido had this 2 years ago

May 5th, 2022