Sadie Family

Mev. Kirsten Chenin Blanc

9.440 ratings
9.416 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
Garen Staglin

Excellent fruit and acidity.

Excellent fruit and acidity.

Jan 3rd, 2024
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

This is nuts. Super regal wine. Ranks among the best chenin blanc anywhere in the world. I imagine this will be very ageworthy. It built in weight as it stayed open but with a sense of minerality as well. This is stunning stuff from very old vines.
The Sadie wines are insane

This is nuts. Super regal wine. Ranks among the best chenin blanc anywhere in the world. I imagine this will be very ageworthy. It built in weight as it stayed open but with a sense of minerality as well. This is stunning stuff from very old vines.
The Sadie wines are insane

Dec 14th, 2019
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9.6

The 2019 Mev. Kirsten, which is pure Stellenbosch Chenin, is taut and precise on the nose, displaying a similar marine influence as the Kokerboom, plus touches of fern and lanolin. The saline, slightly nutty palate is supremely well balanced with a killer line of acidity and touches of sour lemon on the aftertaste. This deserves 4–5 years in bottle, as it has huge potential. A quite brilliant wine from guru Sadie. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)

The 2019 Mev. Kirsten, which is pure Stellenbosch Chenin, is taut and precise on the nose, displaying a similar marine influence as the Kokerboom, plus touches of fern and lanolin. The saline, slightly nutty palate is supremely well balanced with a killer line of acidity and touches of sour lemon on the aftertaste. This deserves 4–5 years in bottle, as it has huge potential. A quite brilliant wine from guru Sadie. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)

1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2021
Molly Brooks

Comfortingly unusual. Entirely delicious. #cheninblanc

Comfortingly unusual. Entirely delicious. #cheninblanc

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2015
Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.8

Here comes the sun...

Here comes the sun...

Nov 22nd, 2014
Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.1

Fun

Fun

Sep 23rd, 2014
Yianni Stone

Stunning.

Stunning.

Aug 21st, 2023
Yianni Stone

Stunning.

Stunning.

Jun 16th, 2021
Devin Bray

This is truly extraordinary. Pineapple, white chocolate, kiwi, golden raisin, a nice strong mineral backbone.

This is truly extraordinary. Pineapple, white chocolate, kiwi, golden raisin, a nice strong mineral backbone.

Feb 15th, 2020
Johan Smuts

Superb wine ! Marmelade & Stone Fruit Cocktail. Grand Cru Chenin

Superb wine ! Marmelade & Stone Fruit Cocktail. Grand Cru Chenin

Aug 1st, 2019