Reviews & Ratings

2010 Spice Route Chenin Blanc

Winery: Spice Route

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Chenin Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Chenin Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Swartland

State or country: South Africa

Price: $18

Cases produced: 2,500

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: June 28, 2012

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chenin Blanc from South Africa will appeal to Chard drinkers. It opens with a mild musty old oak bouquet with hint of green apple in the background. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced between its fruit, oak, and acidity. The flavor profile is a mild toasty oak infused green apple with hints of caramel and Heath bar. There was also a pleasant touch of ripe Bartlett pear towards the back palate. The finish is dry and fades away nicely. This wine is food friendly and I would match it with fresh chicken and wild mushroom ravioli with a brown butter cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Light straw colour. Complex tropical nose with spiced apple flavours hinting at modern oaking. Palate is full bodied with a creamy rich mouth-feel, with a lingering fresh pineapple finish.

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