Sunday, February 15, 2015

Tasting- Riebeek Chenin Blanc

Week 4


Name: Riebeek Chenin Blanc
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Year: 2014
Price: $10, sale $6.95
Food? No

Description from the Vintage Cellar: "Fresh kiwifruit, green apple and almond notes bounce along, showing a flash of plantain on the friendly finish. Drink now."


My Review: I had no trouble at all detecting the fruit notes in this wine! I noticed flavors of kiwi and pineapple right off the bat. The wine is pretty acidic, and left the mouth a little dry. The nose caught me off guard, though- I picked up on buttery notes, like buttered popcorn. I thought the nose and the taste didn't line up, but it doesn't matter to me. This was a tasty wine.

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