Grape White Chenin Blanc 2019
Primary flavours
Apple
Lemon
Nectarine
White Peach
Chamomile
Honey
Salt
Details
This South African Chenin hits hard in the all right places - a great combo of acidity, apple and lemon fruit and real brightness. It's very refreshing, digestible and easy-drinking - there's no oak here, so it's all about the fruit and the tangy acid line.
Origin: Anjou, in the Central Loire Valley in France. Mainly Grown In: South Africa actually leads the way these days, with nearly twice as much Chenin planted as France. USA and Argentina also have a lot. Key Facts: You know that friend who just seems to do everything well? They are an artist, and athlete, and wait, what — they also code? Well, that’s pretty much Chenin Blanc, quite possibly, the world's most versatile grape. It’s famous for world-class dry table wine, sweet wine, sparkling wine, and in some parts of South Africa, distilled into brandy! However, most on the market today are dry wines — like this delicious drop! The style of the flavours of dry Chenin Blanc depends on the climate it is from (warm or cool) but, one thing's for sure, it almost always has flavours of apples, delicate white flowers, and beeswax complimented by sky high acidity. Fun Fact: In many parts of South Africa they refer to Chenin Blanc as Steen.
Origin: Anjou, in the Central Loire Valley in France. Mainly Grown In: South Africa actually leads the way these days, with nearly twice as much Chenin planted as France. USA and Argentina also have a lot. Key Facts: You know that friend who just seems to do everything well? They are an artist, and athlete, and wait, what — they also code? Well, that’s pretty much Chenin Blanc, quite possibly, the world's most versatile grape. It’s famous for world-class dry table wine, sweet wine, sparkling wine, and in some parts of South Africa, distilled into brandy! However, most on the market today are dry wines — like this delicious drop! The style of the flavours of dry Chenin Blanc depends on the climate it is from (warm or cool) but, one thing's for sure, it almost always has flavours of apples, delicate white flowers, and beeswax complimented by sky high acidity. Fun Fact: In many parts of South Africa they refer to Chenin Blanc as Steen.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Western Cape
country
South Africa
Grape type
Chenin Blanc
Wine Maker
Grape White
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
Chenin Blanc is well and truly back in fashion, and modern, bright, and gorgeously balanced Chenin Blancs - like this one - are proving that they’re up there with the best when it comes to food pairing. This wine style is always a real crowd-pleaser when served with good quality pork, and it’s a fantastic match for Asian flavours, and especially Chinese food. Pair it with classic pork dishes which involve baked apples, too, and see for yourself just how good this combo is! For vegetarians, this wine is going to match beautifully with noodle dishes, as well as zucchini, goats’ cheese, and dishes with herb butter as a main element.
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Food
Summer Salad
Raw Fish
Fish & Chips
Tastes
Crisp
Light
Moods
Creative
Excited
Seasons
Spring
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Wine region
Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape is the overarching region that encompasses 22 wine regions within South Africa. Bounded to the west and south by the huge cooling influences of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans and with ranges of hills and mountains creating not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world of winemaking but also plateaus and valleys that expose and shelter vineyards to and from the sun and sea resulting in a myriad of different terroirs.The varietals grown within the Western Cape are varied, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage among the most common grown varieties across the region.
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