Raats

Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

9.110 ratings

9.14 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, 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

8.9

Nose & palate give lemon, lime, lychee, & almost-salty minerality. Very nice!

Nose & palate give lemon, lime, lychee, & almost-salty minerality. Very nice!

Mar 27th, 2016

8.7

Great acid, slight oxidation, well balanced.

Great acid, slight oxidation, well balanced.

Apr 14th, 2015

Daniel P. Drake

9.1

I have decided to have a white tonight and I chose this Chenin Blanc from South Africa. It has a nice honey yellow color. On the nose I am getting lemon, pineapple, new Granny Smith Apples and a hint of minerality. On the palate a good citrus note of lemon, green banana, a very smooth crisp mouth feel, pear and wet river stone. Not at all bad bottle. I do love the Chenin grape when made well. As whites go I rate them right up there at the top.

I have decided to have a white tonight and I chose this Chenin Blanc from South Africa. It has a nice honey yellow color. On the nose I am getting lemon, pineapple, new Granny Smith Apples and a hint of minerality. On the palate a good citrus note of lemon, green banana, a very smooth crisp mouth feel, pear and wet river stone. Not at all bad bottle. I do love the Chenin grape when made well. As whites go I rate them right up there at the top.

Oct 26th, 2013

10

So amazing: pear, pineapple, strawberry, citrus notes. Smooth lingering finish. I was pleasantly surprised how much I love this, too bad I only got to enjoy one glass as the cork was disintegrated and I lack the equipment (and patience) to filter more than a big full glass.

So amazing: pear, pineapple, strawberry, citrus notes. Smooth lingering finish. I was pleasantly surprised how much I love this, too bad I only got to enjoy one glass as the cork was disintegrated and I lack the equipment (and patience) to filter more than a big full glass.

May 19th, 2017

9.3

Not woodsy at all - after the first sip where you may say "hmmm" you'll start to say "wow this is good"....plus it's South African 🎉

Not woodsy at all - after the first sip where you may say "hmmm" you'll start to say "wow this is good"....plus it's South African 🎉

Aug 8th, 2014

Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.6

Eduardo had this 12 years ago

Eduardo had this 12 years ago

May 27th, 2013

9.1

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Aug 17th, 2016

9.5

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Aug 17th, 2016

8.3

Lee had this 10 years ago

Lee had this 10 years ago

Nov 14th, 2014

8.4

Becca had this 11 years ago

Becca had this 11 years ago

Mar 22nd, 2014