Delaire Graff Estate

Swartland Chenin Blanc

8.816 ratings
8.84 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
Lisa sakai

Hints of honey, almond. Was in the barrel for 10 months. Very sweet!

Hints of honey, almond. Was in the barrel for 10 months. Very sweet!

Sep 13th, 2018
Michael Coppage

It was everything you'd expect from a textbook chenin blanc

It was everything you'd expect from a textbook chenin blanc

Dec 21st, 2017
Douglas Braun

Similar in style to the Chalone but for me a bit over the top the abv seems hot here Honey leesy just not my style

Similar in style to the Chalone but for me a bit over the top the abv seems hot here Honey leesy just not my style

Oct 18th, 2016
Lucien Matthews

Lovely fruity with vanilla. Good with smoked trout

Lovely fruity with vanilla. Good with smoked trout

Jan 1st, 2016
Jon Tam

Very pleasant experience out of South Africa

Very pleasant experience out of South Africa

May 3rd, 2015
Matt Salzberg

Light golden wheat color. Layered expressions of citrus and tropical fruit w subtle layers of honey and almonds in the background. Some minerality

Light golden wheat color. Layered expressions of citrus and tropical fruit w subtle layers of honey and almonds in the background. Some minerality

Nov 23rd, 2014
Dave Kluz

diamond wine overlooking the surf at swakopmund...tasty nectarine and peach

diamond wine overlooking the surf at swakopmund...tasty nectarine and peach

May 31st, 2014
Lucy Briggs

Tropical fruit, French oak barrels. Balanced.

Tropical fruit, French oak barrels. Balanced.

Mar 28th, 2014
Michael Coppage

Not as good as expected!

Not as good as expected!

Jan 10th, 2018
Eric Fossen

Eric had this 9 years ago

Eric had this 9 years ago

Jul 20th, 2015