Stellenrust

Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc

9.319 ratings
9.31 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 Townsend

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 Lancaster

Karli had this 9 years ago

Karli had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2015
Daniel M

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, 2024
Peter H. Kaufmann

Rich 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
Kiri Nicholetts

David HasselQuaff

David HasselQuaff

May 29th, 2020
Scott Coulter

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, 2020
Peter H. Kaufmann

Creamy yet with a strong acidity.

Creamy yet with a strong acidity.

Mar 1st, 2020
Jakub Kalinowski

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!

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, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

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

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
Keith Watson

Honey & Smoke

Honey & Smoke

Mar 8th, 2018