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Baby Bandito Keep On Punching Swartland Chenin Blanc

8.938 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Swartland, 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
Nikki Goddard, DWS

Ultra-lean, super mineral-driven, perfect ceviche wine.

Ultra-lean, super mineral-driven, perfect ceviche wine.

Apr 12th, 2020
Rubychick

Well a revisit to a different year, label and time says yes. Weighing heavier than 12% on palate but juicy big and ripe and yes it keeps on punching. Chewy Chenin.

Well a revisit to a different year, label and time says yes. Weighing heavier than 12% on palate but juicy big and ripe and yes it keeps on punching. Chewy Chenin.

Apr 11th, 2016
Eric Kememes

Top jus leaner Chenin more fresher acid

Top jus leaner Chenin more fresher acid

Oct 20th, 2024
Chris Haywood

Stinky, tasty, long finish, good acidity that continues to defy a pretty toasty appellation.

Stinky, tasty, long finish, good acidity that continues to defy a pretty toasty appellation.

Jun 26th, 2022
Shawn Thompson

Continues to be a standout South African Chenin. One of my faves. Baked apple, marzipan, minerals with a hint of lemon.

Continues to be a standout South African Chenin. One of my faves. Baked apple, marzipan, minerals with a hint of lemon.

Nov 8th, 2019
Bob Colman

Beautiful. The bottle went way too quickly

Beautiful. The bottle went way too quickly

Dec 26th, 2018
Jeff Dodd

Quaffable Chenin. Fermented on skins. Will be interested in tasting future vintages as the vines are being revived.

Quaffable Chenin. Fermented on skins. Will be interested in tasting future vintages as the vines are being revived.

Jan 5th, 2018
Ceren Guler

a strong acidic nose. lots of texture. easy drink

a strong acidic nose. lots of texture. easy drink

May 25th, 2017
Tara Rowland

Punchy Orange...have enjoyed several recently but was dying to try this SA. More approachable than an Italian, Georgian etc..like a musty Basque Sidra + love how Chenin surprises

Punchy Orange...have enjoyed several recently but was dying to try this SA. More approachable than an Italian, Georgian etc..like a musty Basque Sidra + love how Chenin surprises

Jan 7th, 2017
Jon Ebsworth

lean & crisp juice

lean & crisp juice

Dec 10th, 2016