Stellenrust
Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Ridiculously sexy. Ripe enough to be rich and textural. Clean and bright enough that be refined and graceful. First class wine.
Ridiculously sexy. Ripe enough to be rich and textural. Clean and bright enough that be refined and graceful. First class wine.
May 19th, 2018
Karli had this 9 years ago
Karli had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2015
Vanilla, lemon, green apple, lemon, wax, very discreet oak touches... No doubt about the varietal on the nose. The palate is showing a superlative acid backbone that it taking everything in its wake. There is some width, some apple and citrusy notes all along, a good grip and vivid mouthfeel, some waxy notes too, before a widening midpalate that powers up a very long, acid driven finish that leaves some slightly buttery touches over a citrusy finish that goes on for ever and even raise a bitter note in the very end. This is chenin like I like it. Dry as a full day of walking in the desert, focused as an hawk zeroing on its pray, electric as a late afternoon storm in the heat of summer. Great stuff!
Vanilla, lemon, green apple, lemon, wax, very discreet oak touches... No doubt about the varietal on the nose. The palate is showing a superlative acid backbone that it taking everything in its wake. There is some width, some apple and citrusy notes all along, a good grip and vivid mouthfeel, some waxy notes too, before a widening midpalate that powers up a very long, acid driven finish that leaves some slightly buttery touches over a citrusy finish that goes on for ever and even raise a bitter note in the very end. This is chenin like I like it. Dry as a full day of walking in the desert, focused as an hawk zeroing on its pray, electric as a late afternoon storm in the heat of summer. Great stuff!
Apr 12th, 2024Rich and creamy Chenin from old vines. Intense tropical fruits and a lot of barrel.
Rich and creamy Chenin from old vines. Intense tropical fruits and a lot of barrel.
Jan 22nd, 2022
Had this at the parents house, like drinking a white Rioja, nicest white wine
Had this at the parents house, like drinking a white Rioja, nicest white wine
May 29th, 2020Creamy yet with a strong acidity.
Creamy yet with a strong acidity.
Mar 1st, 2020Rich, golden, with a creamy layered texture and bright acidity + a spicy finish. Smoky with pineapples, lemons and honey. Some butterscotch too. Impeccably balanced, elegant, with a long finish and utterly delicious. One of my favorite ZA whites!
Rich, golden, with a creamy layered texture and bright acidity + a spicy finish. Smoky with pineapples, lemons and honey. Some butterscotch too. Impeccably balanced, elegant, with a long finish and utterly delicious. One of my favorite ZA whites!
Jan 18th, 201916.5/20 (91/100) Аромат с нотами спичечной головки, тостов, лимонов, ананаса и спелого яблока; в развитии появляется легкая медовая нота. Умеренная тельность и высокая кислотность. Очень хорошо. #capewine2018
16.5/20 (91/100) Аромат с нотами спичечной головки, тостов, лимонов, ананаса и спелого яблока; в развитии появляется легкая медовая нота. Умеренная тельность и высокая кислотность. Очень хорошо. #capewine2018
Nov 12th, 2018