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The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing... The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing stone fruit and talcum, lemon rind and baking spice. The wine has an absolutely towering presence on the palate, robust flavors cut through by rapier acidity. A very... more

The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel... The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc borrows its name from a grand old hotel in Riebeek Kasteel. It is the oldest hotel in the Western Cape; a beloved fixture of the area. As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, Chenin Blanc is the perfect... more

Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8... Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho, 2% Grenache Blanc more

This Chenin has a nose of green and yellow citrus, stone fruit and hint of fli... This Chenin has a nose of green and yellow citrus, stone fruit and hint of flint. The palate has a full mouthfeel, typical of the Swartland, and this is balanced by a vibrant acidity and some pithy character. The finish is fresh and minerally. Pairs... more

Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, ... Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, Anjou pear, white jasmine tea and hints of peach and nutmeg. On the palate, orchard fruit and citrus layers mingle with green tropical elements, all supported by crisp,... more

100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived fr... 100% Chenin Blanc of great complexity. The 2021 La Grande Pièce is derived from Chenin Blanc planted on sandstone and pouddingue soils within the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation but vinified as a dry wine. It reveals a flinty, reduced bouquet with aromas... more

The tight racy acidity is the standout characteristic of this Chenin Blanc. Ju... The tight racy acidity is the standout characteristic of this Chenin Blanc. Juicy ripe peach and pineapple fruit, a waxy texture and complexity on the palate. Very good concentration of fruit as well as freshness. Commentary: The 2022 Fram Chenin Blanc... more

Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-s... Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-sand soils resting atop green to grey schists. Oceanic climatic influence adds depth to the wine’s character. Around thirty-year-old vines are cultivated with care,... more

All the grapes for this wine come from a trellised, hand-harvested vineyard in... All the grapes for this wine come from a trellised, hand-harvested vineyard in Stellenbosch. Grapes are picked in bins in optimal conditions to ensure quality. This wine was whole bunch pressed and fermented naturally in older French oak barrels. This... more

This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged... This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged in concrete egg to add richness. We handled the wine as carefully and naturally as possible, giving it only a light fining and then bottling with minimal filtration. It is... more

Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part... Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part of Savennières near the village of Épiré. These are grey schist and rhyolite terroirs including one that is adjacent to the Coulée de Serrant. More backward and slower... more

As usual, the wine is bright and bristling, but still restrained. It usually t... As usual, the wine is bright and bristling, but still restrained. It usually takes a few years to show its full potential Now, its youthful nose shows thatch, fynbos, and some citrus. The tightly layered pallet is slightly saline and quite pithy. There... more

The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptiona... The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptional qualities that can be expressed by the local grapes of Clairette and Carignan Blanc which form the base of this wine. Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are... more

The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptiona... The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptional qualities that can be expressed by the local grapes of Clairette and Carignan Blanc which form the base of this wine. Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are... more

Pale lemon straw color with a clean nose of unexpected linear purity of fruit.... Pale lemon straw color with a clean nose of unexpected linear purity of fruit. The winemakers smell white peach, pineapple, apple and pear notes, rounded off with a touch of chalkiness, earthy stone minerality. On the palate the layered complexity of... more

Peach and apricot are evoked on the nose and carry seamlessly into the palate ... Peach and apricot are evoked on the nose and carry seamlessly into the palate layered with honeysuckle and beeswax. The focus and texture of this wine are extraordinary. Another work of art by the Cravens. more

Noes of rich tropical fruits. Elegant, ripe flavors, and a creamy texture. Thi... Noes of rich tropical fruits. Elegant, ripe flavors, and a creamy texture. This is truly an exceptional, artisanal wine. Blend: 97% Chardonnay, 1% Muscat, 0.5% Gewurztraminer, 0.5% Chenin Blanc, less than 1% Other Whites This Chardonnay sings of Meyer... more

This is an elegant, inspiring and intellectual white wine. Even though today i... This is an elegant, inspiring and intellectual white wine. Even though today it is young, as time goes by, it will become more subtle and complex. Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Blanc Green apple, pineapple, lime curd, chamomile... more

This Chenin Blanc is crisp and fruity with flavors of green guava and pear, hi... This Chenin Blanc is crisp and fruity with flavors of green guava and pear, hints of litchi on the nose and a well-balanced palate. Delicious on its own or with fresh fillet of fish. A perfumed nose of peaches, grapefruit and jasmine. Medium-bodied... more

56% Chenin Blanc, 44% Riesling 56% Chenin Blanc, 44% Riesling more