Mbali

Western Cape Chenin Blanc Viognier

8.6162 ratings
8.59 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Tomato-Based, Fruit Desserts, White Rice, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Salami & Prosciutto, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.0

Passable. Some sweetness here. It offers Chenin's (79%) mineral tone in bitterness only and plays more of the cooked pomme fruit of Viognier (21%) in fruit character.

Passable. Some sweetness here. It offers Chenin's (79%) mineral tone in bitterness only and plays more of the cooked pomme fruit of Viognier (21%) in fruit character.

Jul 8th, 2022
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

7.9

TJ’s Wednesday Round 2

TJ’s Wednesday Round 2

Mar 13th, 2020
"Odedi"

A nice and simple white blend from South Africa.

Off dry with citrus, lemons, tropical fruits, gooseberry, honey, apples and melons with bright acidity.

Fruity with a tangy ending of limes and a great flowery nose.

Good for parties and good by itself.

I paired it with the beach 😊

A blend of 79% Chenin Blanc and 21% Viognier.

13% alcohol by volume.

85 points.

$5.

A nice and simple white blend from South Africa.

Off dry with citrus, lemons, tropical fruits, gooseberry, honey, apples and melons with bright acidity.

Fruity with a tangy ending of limes and a great flowery nose.

Good for parties and good by itself.

I paired it with the beach 😊

A blend of 79% Chenin Blanc and 21% Viognier.

13% alcohol by volume.

85 points.

$5.

Oct 6th, 2018
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.4

Easy drinking with what seemed like a touch of sweetness.

Easy drinking with what seemed like a touch of sweetness.

Sep 3rd, 2018
Heather Doyle Meyer

Nice pineapple and tropical fruit notes with some grassiness. It has some body to it, making it perfect for cheese, salads, chicken...you name it. Very versatile and for $4.99 I'll keep it on hand for sure.

Nice pineapple and tropical fruit notes with some grassiness. It has some body to it, making it perfect for cheese, salads, chicken...you name it. Very versatile and for $4.99 I'll keep it on hand for sure.

6 people found it helpfulApr 6th, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.6

Too sweet this vintage. Too much viognier for our taste.

Too sweet this vintage. Too much viognier for our taste.

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2020
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Run don't walk to TJ's for $5. Honeycomb, slightly floral, bright citrus, peach, bit of tropical, a bit of nice palate weight from the viognier. Will keep on hand for summer for sure.

Run don't walk to TJ's for $5. Honeycomb, slightly floral, bright citrus, peach, bit of tropical, a bit of nice palate weight from the viognier. Will keep on hand for summer for sure.

1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2017
Staci Perkins

Light refreshing fruity. Not too dry. For under $10 very tasty.

Light refreshing fruity. Not too dry. For under $10 very tasty.

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2017
Thomas Brenner

I liked this Steen blend with tastes of white tea and peach.
First wine from South Africa I actually thoroughly enjoyed, I'm apprehensive and relieved to say.

I liked this Steen blend with tastes of white tea and peach.
First wine from South Africa I actually thoroughly enjoyed, I'm apprehensive and relieved to say.

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2017
Heather Robinson

Very nice and inexpensive ($6?) from Trader Joe’s - more body than a Pinot Grigio, no oak, no grapefruit like a sav blanc. Easy to drink - great for parties

Very nice and inexpensive ($6?) from Trader Joe’s - more body than a Pinot Grigio, no oak, no grapefruit like a sav blanc. Easy to drink - great for parties

Jun 29th, 2024