Variety: Chenin Blanc
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Vintage: 2015
Price: Originally $9, on sale for $4.95
Shop review: "A wonderful nose of bananas, oranges and melons jumps from the glass of this 100% Chenin Blanc, which is finished with a screw cap. Another great value from South Africa, this wine is medium-bodied, fresh, lively, and a terrific dry white to drink over the next year."
My review: Yummy! This to me was fruitier than the Verdejo. In fact, I picked up hints of orange, pear, and apples. It was also a darker golden color than the Verdejo. Randle, who works at the wine shop, said that he has had a Chenin Blanc wine (not this brand) that has been in his cellar for over 20 years and it still tastes amazing. That's very rare for a white to last that long, which is what makes Chenin Blanc such a cool grape!
Food pairing: Not with this wine either, but again if you have paired food with a Chenin Blanc, I would love to hear about it!
Cheers,
Natalie
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