Waterford Estate

Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

9.01 ratings
9.01 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 T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

@Delectable This is 2018 Chenin Blanc.

This is an old vine Chenin. The wine averaged about 40 years.

The nose reveals, wet wool, tropical fruit blend, lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, some lime, soft crisp yet grippy minerality with Jasmine and yellow lilies.

The body is thick and full. wet wool, tropical fruit blend, lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, some lime, honey notes, hint of salted caramel, soft crisp yet grippy minerality with Jasmine and yellow lilies. Beautiful round acidity and rich, lush well polished finish.

This will benefit with five plus years in bottle.

Photos of; the logo art in their tasting room, cellar tasting room, barrel room and Estate vines with beautiful lush green mountains painting the background.

@Delectable This is 2018 Chenin Blanc.

This is an old vine Chenin. The wine averaged about 40 years.

The nose reveals, wet wool, tropical fruit blend, lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, some lime, soft crisp yet grippy minerality with Jasmine and yellow lilies.

The body is thick and full. wet wool, tropical fruit blend, lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, some lime, honey notes, hint of salted caramel, soft crisp yet grippy minerality with Jasmine and yellow lilies. Beautiful round acidity and rich, lush well polished finish.

This will benefit with five plus years in bottle.

Photos of; the logo art in their tasting room, cellar tasting room, barrel room and Estate vines with beautiful lush green mountains painting the background.

May 3rd, 2019