Cederberg

Chenin Blanc

8.955 ratings
8.76 pro ratings
Cederberg, 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 2023 | CB with SB characteristics, like buxus smell

Vintage 2023 | CB with SB characteristics, like buxus smell

Jan 16th, 2024
Maureen Naughton

Crisp and fun. Nice white. Would go well with spicy food.

Crisp and fun. Nice white. Would go well with spicy food.

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2016
Betsy Andrews

Unctuous and funky. Perfect w the seaweed flour pasta w yuzu koshu butter sauce and house-dried scallop "bottarga" I am enjoying it w.

Unctuous and funky. Perfect w the seaweed flour pasta w yuzu koshu butter sauce and house-dried scallop "bottarga" I am enjoying it w.

1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2016
Jody Roberts

South African funky nose bright almost austere herbaceous. This acidity Longs for food

South African funky nose bright almost austere herbaceous. This acidity Longs for food

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2016
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

8.7

Snap pea & capsicum with soft lime, green apple & seashell notes on the nose. In the mouth it's got refined green apple & lime fruits with a light glycerol mid palate and fresh, green, herbal finish.

Snap pea & capsicum with soft lime, green apple & seashell notes on the nose. In the mouth it's got refined green apple & lime fruits with a light glycerol mid palate and fresh, green, herbal finish.

1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2015
Stephen Madarasz

Honey and melon. Subtle sweetness.

Honey and melon. Subtle sweetness.

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2014
Daniel P. Drake

I have been liking the Chenin grape for a number of years, but mostly from the Loire Valley of France particularly the area around Vouvray. I thought I would venture to the southern tip of Africa to try the Chenin Blanc of this region. The South African Chenin has the typical straw color and the nose is of good fruit, honeydew melon, lemon, and mineral. At first taste there is a good sharp acidity and citrus on the tongue. The flavors last a good long time on the palate. This wine is well balanced with wet rocks and a metallic taste on the backend. This is a good serviceable wine.

I have been liking the Chenin grape for a number of years, but mostly from the Loire Valley of France particularly the area around Vouvray. I thought I would venture to the southern tip of Africa to try the Chenin Blanc of this region. The South African Chenin has the typical straw color and the nose is of good fruit, honeydew melon, lemon, and mineral. At first taste there is a good sharp acidity and citrus on the tongue. The flavors last a good long time on the palate. This wine is well balanced with wet rocks and a metallic taste on the backend. This is a good serviceable wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 19th, 2013
Andrew

At Epcot Food and Wine. Notes of pear and pineapple. Very refreshing on a hot day

At Epcot Food and Wine. Notes of pear and pineapple. Very refreshing on a hot day

Nov 11th, 2018
LeeJay

Love it! An old favorite.

Love it! An old favorite.

Jun 17th, 2017
Christine Kidder

Unique really good twangy $13 8.5

Unique really good twangy $13 8.5

Nov 21st, 2015