2015 Alheit Vineyards Cartology Bush Vines, South Africa, Western Cape, Wine ReviewWine Review

This is a blend of 86% Chenin Blanc and 14% Semillon from South Africa. Medium gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has red apples, slight wax/lanolin notes and a bit of honey dew. Medium to full bodied. Some warmth on the palate. Very concentrated with flavors of apples, slight honeyed notes and an almost lime quality. Good acidity. Long finish. A very serious wine that is ageing well. It has shed its primary qualities at this point. This should drink well for another ten years (provided one enjoys aged Chenin). It went very well with a "Somosa Pie".

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2015

Current Price:

$43.00USD

2013 Mullineux Old Vines White, South Africa, Swartland, Wine Review

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2013

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$36.00USD

This is an outstanding white from South Africa. It is a blend of 80% Chenin Blanc, 13% Clairette and 7% Viognier. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is enticing with orange peel, lemon, wax, honey and minerals. Medium bodied. On the palate, it feels like it will be sweet but is not. Dry. Lots of layers with lemon and orange over minerals. Complex. It is one of those wines that forces on to pay attention. Long finish. At age seven, this is young, vibrant with plenty of energy. There is some development but more is coming. There is some mint on the long finish. This sho

2019 Cape Venture Lubanzi Wines Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Wine Review

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2019

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$14.00USD

Golden in color with a touch of green. The nose has a bit of honey and a slight floral (peach blossoms?) note. Light bodied. Tart on the palate. Peaches. A bit of apple cider on the end suggesting this may be heading south. Still providing some enjoyment. Drink now. Nice on its own, this will work with salads and even lighter spicy foods.

2019 Quinta Essentia Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Cape of Good Hope, Wine Review

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2019

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A-

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$44.00USD

Silvery gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with limes, slight orange peel, and a slightly burnt note. Nice, slightly oily texture. This is dry. On the palate, limes and a slight bitter almond note. There is a bit of depth here. It needs to food to show its best. Goat cheeses would work well, say a Goat Cheese and Beet salad. Drink over the next three to five years.

2019 Badenhorst Family Wines The Curator White Blend, South Africa, Swartland, Wine Review

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2019

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B+

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$10.00USD

Made from Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier, this is a very nice value in white wines. It retails around $10 and did very well in our tasting of South African White wines. Yellow/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has apples and some wax. On the palate, this has a soft but plush texture. Apples and some pink grapefruit. Refreshing. Moderate finish. This drinks well on its own and will work well with curries. Drink over the next couple of years.

2019 David & Nadia Chenin Blanc Plat'Bos, South Africa, Swartland, Wine Review

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2019

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$72.00USD

In trying to explore Chenin Blanc, this one came highly recommended. It is expensive for Chenin, but quite good. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is lovely with red apples, salinity, peach and slight floral notes. Medium bodied with a crisp, slightly oily texture. On the palate, the apples come thru along with a bit of peach and great minerality. Long finish. This is nice on its own and better with food. It would be nice with a dish that combined pork and roasted apples. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.

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