Rustenberg

Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

8.78 ratings
9.01 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

The nose reveals; peach, white peach, apricot, lemon, pineapple, some grapefruit, almost candied lime, marmalade notes, soft chalkiness & minerality with yellow flowers.

The body is thick, waxy and full. There a bit of a sour presence to the fruit. Peach, white peach, apricot, lemon, pineapple, some grapefruit, almost candied lime, marmalade notes, soft chalkiness & minerality with yellow flowers. Round acidity and thick well polished, rich finish.

Photos of; The sloping hillside vines at Rustenberg, Owner/Winemaker Murray Barlow & I talking about his vineyard (my favorite pastime), grounds around Rustenberg and our tasting area.

The nose reveals; peach, white peach, apricot, lemon, pineapple, some grapefruit, almost candied lime, marmalade notes, soft chalkiness & minerality with yellow flowers.

The body is thick, waxy and full. There a bit of a sour presence to the fruit. Peach, white peach, apricot, lemon, pineapple, some grapefruit, almost candied lime, marmalade notes, soft chalkiness & minerality with yellow flowers. Round acidity and thick well polished, rich finish.

Photos of; The sloping hillside vines at Rustenberg, Owner/Winemaker Murray Barlow & I talking about his vineyard (my favorite pastime), grounds around Rustenberg and our tasting area.

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2019
Natalie Sutt-Wiebe

Acidic and buttery

Acidic and buttery

Aug 22nd, 2019
L Bram
7.4

Needs to have good breathing time and not be too cold to be really appreciated. Has some sour notes, and quite citrusy but also quite a thick silky feel. Not sure it’s for me.

Needs to have good breathing time and not be too cold to be really appreciated. Has some sour notes, and quite citrusy but also quite a thick silky feel. Not sure it’s for me.

May 31st, 2019
Chloe Copilevitz

Chloe had this 5 years ago

Chloe had this 5 years ago

Jan 19th, 2020
Sara Barbour

Sara had this 5 years ago

Sara had this 5 years ago

Oct 14th, 2019
C G
9.2

C had this 5 years ago

C had this 5 years ago

Aug 24th, 2019
Tonia Ostanek

Tonia had this 5 years ago

Tonia had this 5 years ago

Aug 6th, 2019
T
8.8

T had this 6 years ago

T had this 6 years ago

Apr 21st, 2019