Reyneke
Organic Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Nose: lemon, peach, pineapple, citrus. Subtle white flowers and a bit of nutty and honey.
Palate: good acidity and well balanced. Could be better with a bit more complexity.
Nose: lemon, peach, pineapple, citrus. Subtle white flowers and a bit of nutty and honey.
Palate: good acidity and well balanced. Could be better with a bit more complexity.
@Delectable this is their 18 Chenin Blanc. Just their regular Chenin.
The nose reveals; wet wool, Meyer lemon, pineapple, white peach, tropical melon blend, grapefruit with a touch of sugar, light cream & buttery notes, mixed greens, honey notes, touch of vanillin, delicate powdery chalkiness and minerality with yellow and white fresh flowers.
The body is medium, delicately soft, creamy and beautiful. A touch of wet wool (less than the nose), Meyer lemon, pineapple, white peach, tropical melon blend, grapefruit with a touch of sugar, light cream & buttery notes, mixed greens, honey notes, touch of vanillin, light white spice, delicate powdery chalkiness and minerality with yellow and white fresh flowers. The acidity excellent. The finish is as balanced as it can be. It’s exquisiteness defined. Light rich, ripe and well polished.
Photos of; the entrance to Reyneke, tasting room lounge area, ancient stone tools found in their vineyards and their beautiful mountain view from their Cellar Door.
@Delectable this is their 18 Chenin Blanc. Just their regular Chenin.
The nose reveals; wet wool, Meyer lemon, pineapple, white peach, tropical melon blend, grapefruit with a touch of sugar, light cream & buttery notes, mixed greens, honey notes, touch of vanillin, delicate powdery chalkiness and minerality with yellow and white fresh flowers.
The body is medium, delicately soft, creamy and beautiful. A touch of wet wool (less than the nose), Meyer lemon, pineapple, white peach, tropical melon blend, grapefruit with a touch of sugar, light cream & buttery notes, mixed greens, honey notes, touch of vanillin, light white spice, delicate powdery chalkiness and minerality with yellow and white fresh flowers. The acidity excellent. The finish is as balanced as it can be. It’s exquisiteness defined. Light rich, ripe and well polished.
Photos of; the entrance to Reyneke, tasting room lounge area, ancient stone tools found in their vineyards and their beautiful mountain view from their Cellar Door.
Honey, chamomile, lime zest, stone fruit flavors with mouth watering acidity and ample minerality to boot. 60 year old vines in Stellenbosch.
Honey, chamomile, lime zest, stone fruit flavors with mouth watering acidity and ample minerality to boot. 60 year old vines in Stellenbosch.
Feb 9th, 201823/III/2017
В аромате тальк, мякоть лимона, белый перец, ромашка, свежесодранная кора. Со временем уходит в толченые таблетки. Среднетелое, вкус более интенсивный чем аромат, с нотами апельсина, белого перца, лекарственных трав. Высокая кислотность, лёгкая солоноватость; аптечное послевкусие. Неоднозначно, но интересно. 16,5/20
23/III/2017
В аромате тальк, мякоть лимона, белый перец, ромашка, свежесодранная кора. Со временем уходит в толченые таблетки. Среднетелое, вкус более интенсивный чем аромат, с нотами апельсина, белого перца, лекарственных трав. Высокая кислотность, лёгкая солоноватость; аптечное послевкусие. Неоднозначно, но интересно. 16,5/20
Its yum detectable Chenin from SA with minimal stuff added I would guess?
Its yum detectable Chenin from SA with minimal stuff added I would guess?
Jul 15th, 2016
This was a beautiful wine but you need to like quite a ripe and viscous style. Nose is quite tropical, with elements of citrus and lanolin. No more than medium bodied, but quite rich and unctuous. Pure pineapple and stone fruit, with medium acidity. Not the most complex, fresh, or structured but a lovely drink.
This was a beautiful wine but you need to like quite a ripe and viscous style. Nose is quite tropical, with elements of citrus and lanolin. No more than medium bodied, but quite rich and unctuous. Pure pineapple and stone fruit, with medium acidity. Not the most complex, fresh, or structured but a lovely drink.
Nov 27th, 2024
$25, held for three years. remarkable balance and white fruit. 
$25, held for three years. remarkable balance and white fruit. 
Mar 24th, 2023Fresh and exotic with ripe peach, papaya, a hint of ginger. A touch of reduction adds a nice edge.
On the palate this is rounded from the foudres aging but the nice saline acidity balanced it perfectly. Papaya, peach and ginger plus a mineral bedrock.
Fresh & juicy with a creamy aftertaste of first nougat, then lemongrass and a salty spray.
Delicious drinking.
Fresh and exotic with ripe peach, papaya, a hint of ginger. A touch of reduction adds a nice edge.
On the palate this is rounded from the foudres aging but the nice saline acidity balanced it perfectly. Papaya, peach and ginger plus a mineral bedrock.
Fresh & juicy with a creamy aftertaste of first nougat, then lemongrass and a salty spray.
Delicious drinking.
Missing on everything… it’s bland, lacks acidity and the nose is almost non-existent. I was disappointed.
Missing on everything… it’s bland, lacks acidity and the nose is almost non-existent. I was disappointed.
Sep 13th, 2021