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Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

8.7181 ratings

8.722 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

All the bittersweet-appley-honeysuckle-honeydew melon-sappy nose notes with a whiff of passion fruit livening it all. On the palate, samesies, but with major hits of grapefruit rind and glistening acidity. At the same time, there is a bit of sapidity, of grip, of (I think some call it) phenolic bitterness at play. It is so good.

All the bittersweet-appley-honeysuckle-honeydew melon-sappy nose notes with a whiff of passion fruit livening it all. On the palate, samesies, but with major hits of grapefruit rind and glistening acidity. At the same time, there is a bit of sapidity, of grip, of (I think some call it) phenolic bitterness at play. It is so good.

Aug 19th, 2024

Allison Lyzenga

8.5

Huge day tasting in Stellenbosch, so no complete notes; medium acid, ripe pear, peach, subtle floral

Huge day tasting in Stellenbosch, so no complete notes; medium acid, ripe pear, peach, subtle floral

Feb 16th, 2020

8.6

Refreshing Chenin Blanc with tropical fruit and stone fruit profile. Off dry style but a nice balance of acidity with sweet. #Capesomm #WOSA

Refreshing Chenin Blanc with tropical fruit and stone fruit profile. Off dry style but a nice balance of acidity with sweet. #Capesomm #WOSA

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2016

8.6

Crisp melon, green apple, light refreshing,

Crisp melon, green apple, light refreshing,

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2014

Peter van den Besselaar

8.6

Vintage 2016

Vintage 2016

Apr 11th, 2017

8.4

Excellent light mineral quality, crisp and acidic.

Excellent light mineral quality, crisp and acidic.

Aug 30th, 2015

8.5

15/20 (85/100)

15/20 (85/100)

Jul 31st, 2015

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.2

Lush peach and pineapple with floral notes.

Lush peach and pineapple with floral notes.

Jul 14th, 2015

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.8

Butterscotch, pineapple and chalk with the right amount of funk.

Butterscotch, pineapple and chalk with the right amount of funk.

Jun 7th, 2015

Christopher Cordero

8.1

A crisp and acidic wine to drink when hanging at the pool.

A crisp and acidic wine to drink when hanging at the pool.

May 14th, 2015