Radford Dale

The Renaissance of Chenin Blanc

8.826 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
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Dry. Sharp acidity. Some oak treatment but not overpowering. Very well made.

Dry. Sharp acidity. Some oak treatment but not overpowering. Very well made.

Apr 30th, 2018
JeremyC

Fuckin' cool wine. Sharing with others heard notes of chard, north rhone, burgundy and chenin of course. Lots going on but all balanced. Oak,acid,minerality,stone fruit,gold apple. 12.5% alc, unirrigated,organically farmed 50 yr old bush vines from Stellenbosch.

Fuckin' cool wine. Sharing with others heard notes of chard, north rhone, burgundy and chenin of course. Lots going on but all balanced. Oak,acid,minerality,stone fruit,gold apple. 12.5% alc, unirrigated,organically farmed 50 yr old bush vines from Stellenbosch.

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
Mo Mimnaugh

Chris liked it more than I did

Chris liked it more than I did

Jun 28th, 2020
JeremyC

The last of these 12's. Was getting nervous it could be close to post peak but.....wow! Intense, balanced, complex acidity, oak, fruit. A wine that makes you consider qualities of Burg and Rhone tho this btl perhaps not AS MUCH as the last. Very old world in nature. Could hv waited but very happy to hv enjoyed it and shared. Wnehse.

The last of these 12's. Was getting nervous it could be close to post peak but.....wow! Intense, balanced, complex acidity, oak, fruit. A wine that makes you consider qualities of Burg and Rhone tho this btl perhaps not AS MUCH as the last. Very old world in nature. Could hv waited but very happy to hv enjoyed it and shared. Wnehse.

Apr 22nd, 2019
M
7.0

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Apr 14th, 2019
madame_toastte

Oak, acidity, lemon zest, pear, apple, nice medium finish. Love a good S African Chenin Blanc. Overall a great weeknight white option that pairs well with a lot of different foods.

Oak, acidity, lemon zest, pear, apple, nice medium finish. Love a good S African Chenin Blanc. Overall a great weeknight white option that pairs well with a lot of different foods.

Mar 13th, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

16/20 (88/100) В первом носе заметный редуктивный тон (спичечная головка); в развитии моцарелла, зеленое яблоко, лимон. Довольно высокая кислотность, вкус соответствует аромату. Добротно сделанное, но не слишком сложное вино.

16/20 (88/100) В первом носе заметный редуктивный тон (спичечная головка); в развитии моцарелла, зеленое яблоко, лимон. Довольно высокая кислотность, вкус соответствует аромату. Добротно сделанное, но не слишком сложное вино.

Sep 12th, 2018
Sam Zavari

Wonderful and rich. Great wine.

Wonderful and rich. Great wine.

Nov 7th, 2015
JeremyC

Took the last few btls from sfwinehse at half price. Alex was confident it held up and was right. Leaning more to the Burg side now. Share the last one at work.

Took the last few btls from sfwinehse at half price. Alex was confident it held up and was right. Leaning more to the Burg side now. Share the last one at work.

Jan 21st, 2019
Claus Bentin

Claus had this 6 years ago

Claus had this 6 years ago

May 21st, 2019