David & Nadia

Swartland Chenin Blanc

8.934 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Swartland, 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
Allison Lyzenga

Medium gold; medium plus intensity aromas of citrus, pear, underripe peach and apricot; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors a bit riper than aromas with melon and ripe stone fruit flavors; medium plus finish, concentrated flavors, very good

Medium gold; medium plus intensity aromas of citrus, pear, underripe peach and apricot; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors a bit riper than aromas with melon and ripe stone fruit flavors; medium plus finish, concentrated flavors, very good

Feb 19th, 2020
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

Not bad. Herbs, straw, stone fruit.

Not bad. Herbs, straw, stone fruit.

Jun 19th, 2021
Stuart Pollack

Good Chenin Blanc, but nothing special. Leave this wine open 1 hour before consuming. Classic and clean Chenin Blanc with a nice acidity in the finish. But not all interesting or complex.

Good Chenin Blanc, but nothing special. Leave this wine open 1 hour before consuming. Classic and clean Chenin Blanc with a nice acidity in the finish. But not all interesting or complex.

Dec 30th, 2021
Adam Gäfvert

Ingefära, mogen citron, halm, jasmin. Oljig textur, samt avslut.

Ingefära, mogen citron, halm, jasmin. Oljig textur, samt avslut.

Aug 15th, 2021
Simon Lynch

After trying the Aristoga blended wine last week, I was pleasantly surprised by this 100% Chenin Blanc variant – a far more enjoyable and less confused wine. Made in the typical style of the higher quality SA vineyards. This wine was a rich medium gold in appearance, medium intensity on the nose, offering up waxy yellow fruits, unripe peach. For me it still felt a little understated, lacking some needed acidity. Enjoyable wine.

After trying the Aristoga blended wine last week, I was pleasantly surprised by this 100% Chenin Blanc variant – a far more enjoyable and less confused wine. Made in the typical style of the higher quality SA vineyards. This wine was a rich medium gold in appearance, medium intensity on the nose, offering up waxy yellow fruits, unripe peach. For me it still felt a little understated, lacking some needed acidity. Enjoyable wine.

May 6th, 2021
Benno

Clean and light, this currently lacks depth of interest. Probably better with some age.

Clean and light, this currently lacks depth of interest. Probably better with some age.

Apr 23rd, 2021
Tanya Klippert

Really nice, balanced and smooth chenin.

Really nice, balanced and smooth chenin.

May 15th, 2020
Andy Tam

Short finish but interesting acidity and slightly creamy

Short finish but interesting acidity and slightly creamy

Apr 23rd, 2020
Ryo Hayashi

南アフリカで最も多く栽培されてるのが、このシュナン ・ブランという白ブドウ。第一アロマが強く華やかで、後味に苦味と僅かな酸味が残る。まぁまぁかな。

南アフリカで最も多く栽培されてるのが、このシュナン ・ブランという白ブドウ。第一アロマが強く華やかで、後味に苦味と僅かな酸味が残る。まぁまぁかな。

Feb 15th, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

16/20 (88/100) Аромат с нотами нагретых на солнце камней, яблок и лимонного сока. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью, чуть спиртуозное. Яблочное во вкусе. #capewine2018

16/20 (88/100) Аромат с нотами нагретых на солнце камней, яблок и лимонного сока. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью, чуть спиртуозное. Яблочное во вкусе. #capewine2018

Nov 4th, 2018