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Clairette Blanche Stellenbosch White Blend

9.19 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Amer S. Ahmed

Ordinarily a blending grape, this white clairette has been made into something special in the hands of a South African producer. This is the only plot that is left in South Africa. Very restrained nose, and more a wine of texture and thought than fruit. Lime curd, basil leaf, ginger on a textured palate influenced by much skin contact. Very refreshing salinity

Ordinarily a blending grape, this white clairette has been made into something special in the hands of a South African producer. This is the only plot that is left in South Africa. Very restrained nose, and more a wine of texture and thought than fruit. Lime curd, basil leaf, ginger on a textured palate influenced by much skin contact. Very refreshing salinity

Sep 28th, 2017
Michael Piaker

23 September 2017. Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, New York, NY.

23 September 2017. Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, New York, NY.

Sep 24th, 2017
Matthew Elkins

Very cheesy and funky. Really fun to drink but need to be in the mood for it.

Very cheesy and funky. Really fun to drink but need to be in the mood for it.

Feb 3rd, 2017
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

Fascinating wine. More Alpine than Rhone in balance. Weight without excessive alcohol (some skin contact). Expressive minerality, nicely balanced - if not high - acidity, delicious fruit. Thanks for sharing @Aaron Meeker

Fascinating wine. More Alpine than Rhone in balance. Weight without excessive alcohol (some skin contact). Expressive minerality, nicely balanced - if not high - acidity, delicious fruit. Thanks for sharing @Aaron Meeker

May 15th, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.2

Ronnie had this 8 years ago

Ronnie had this 8 years ago

Jun 6th, 2016
Tom King

Tom had this 6 years ago

Tom had this 6 years ago

Apr 14th, 2019
Toby Hughes

Toby had this 6 years ago

Toby had this 6 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2018
Darcey Macken

Darcey had this 7 years ago

Darcey had this 7 years ago

Aug 18th, 2017