MAN Vintners

Tormentoso Paarl Old Vine Chenin Blanc

8.525 ratings
8.76 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
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.0

The sea monster on the label represents the many markings on maps that explorers & sailors used to indicate the danger and unknown off the South African promontory, 'Cabo das Tormentas' (Cape of Storms)...

The sea monster on the label represents the many markings on maps that explorers & sailors used to indicate the danger and unknown off the South African promontory, 'Cabo das Tormentas' (Cape of Storms)...

Apr 16th, 2016
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.2

(**) earthy, mineral with a med + body. Restrained citrus fruit. Alternative to new world Chardonnay in its style

(**) earthy, mineral with a med + body. Restrained citrus fruit. Alternative to new world Chardonnay in its style

Jan 24th, 2015
Ed Matthews

The nose exhibits honey and beeswax with a slight oxidized note that also reappears at the tail end of the finish. I find it charming. The mouthfeel is round and oily from glycerin. There is a slight pineapple fruit character. A screaming acid finish completes this great bargain of a wine.

The nose exhibits honey and beeswax with a slight oxidized note that also reappears at the tail end of the finish. I find it charming. The mouthfeel is round and oily from glycerin. There is a slight pineapple fruit character. A screaming acid finish completes this great bargain of a wine.

Aug 19th, 2014
Ray Granberg

High acidity, oily texture, bit of oak, pineapple flavor

High acidity, oily texture, bit of oak, pineapple flavor

Feb 14th, 2016
Elmo Shih

Layers fragrance with a little flower flavor. It gave me an illusion of tasting Riesling. Finally I think this bottle should be open next summer...

Layers fragrance with a little flower flavor. It gave me an illusion of tasting Riesling. Finally I think this bottle should be open next summer...

Dec 22nd, 2015
Ludo

Easy going white wine

Easy going white wine

Aug 27th, 2015
Vincent Arrunátegui

Eating Pho and drinking this ZA delight. This is a good bottle for after you've already drained the good stuff. Real talk.

Eating Pho and drinking this ZA delight. This is a good bottle for after you've already drained the good stuff. Real talk.

Aug 20th, 2014
Chris Morocco

Very oaky. It really takes over the fruit. I was so hopeful after liking mulderbosch's Chenin blanc. Just ok.

Very oaky. It really takes over the fruit. I was so hopeful after liking mulderbosch's Chenin blanc. Just ok.

Apr 27th, 2014
Erik Pohl

Sommelier/Beverage Director Gull Lake Golf Resorts

8.4

Erik had this 8 years ago

Erik had this 8 years ago

Sep 24th, 2016
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.6

Joel had this 9 years ago

Joel had this 9 years ago

Jan 26th, 2016