Valley Vineyards

The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc

8.59 ratings

8.22 pro ratings

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

"Odedi"

8.2

Light yellow in color.

Light on the nose with oak, lemon and light melon.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Somewhat buttery On the palate with honey and peaches.

Medium finish with bitter almonds.

13% alcohol by volume.

Jun 5th, 2015

Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.5

I must be craving acidity. I wanted more minerality, yet I was happy w the wine. Chenin is very cool. It's a bit slippery and has loads of fruit. Evidently his is made w older vines. Cool.

Jan 31st, 2014