Pale straw color.
Melon smell, peach, floral, a bit of citrus.
Dry fruity flavor, melon, peach, petillant, thick texture. Alcohol warmth and smoke at the finish.
An entirely reasonable bottle for $14.99. I'm pleased.
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Showing posts with label Stellenbosch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stellenbosch. Show all posts
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Mulderbosch 2007 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout
Very pale straw color, slightly greenish.
Mild melon smell, citrus rind, spice.
Barely off-dry melon flavor, grapefruit, lime, pineapple. Very slightly petillant. Although gently cooled in a Vacu Vin "Rapid Ice Wine Chiller" sleeve rather than the refrigerator, this gained considerable flavor as it warmed in the glass and lost a trace of bitterness in the finish.
An exciting, entirely acceptable bottle, for $14.99. I find South African Chenin Blanc equal or better than anywhere else that grows it. I shall have to more fully investigate how US growers do.
Mild melon smell, citrus rind, spice.
Barely off-dry melon flavor, grapefruit, lime, pineapple. Very slightly petillant. Although gently cooled in a Vacu Vin "Rapid Ice Wine Chiller" sleeve rather than the refrigerator, this gained considerable flavor as it warmed in the glass and lost a trace of bitterness in the finish.
An exciting, entirely acceptable bottle, for $14.99. I find South African Chenin Blanc equal or better than anywhere else that grows it. I shall have to more fully investigate how US growers do.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Kanu 2006 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc has long been grown in South Africa, commonly called Steen.
Pale straw color, hint of a greenish tint.
Peach smell, rather faint.
Fruity tart but dry flavor, peaches and pears, melon and grapefruit.
Not a bad bottle for $13.49, classy and subtle, but I could complain about insufficient concentration. I'll continue looking for other Chenin Blancs and have a few lined up for that purpose in the next month or so.
I contend that the only reason Chardonnay is a respected major white while Chenin Blanc is largely ignored is that it's so much fun to say (and to drink!) Pouilly-Fuissé.
Pale straw color, hint of a greenish tint.
Peach smell, rather faint.
Fruity tart but dry flavor, peaches and pears, melon and grapefruit.
Not a bad bottle for $13.49, classy and subtle, but I could complain about insufficient concentration. I'll continue looking for other Chenin Blancs and have a few lined up for that purpose in the next month or so.
I contend that the only reason Chardonnay is a respected major white while Chenin Blanc is largely ignored is that it's so much fun to say (and to drink!) Pouilly-Fuissé.
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