Reviews & Ratings

2012 Spice Route Chenin Blanc "Swartland"

Winery: Spice Route

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Swartland"

Wine Category: Chenin Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Chenin Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Swartland

State or country: South Africa

Price: $17

Cases produced: 2,000

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: July 5, 2013

Wine Review: This white gold colored Chenin Blanc opens with wet stone and ripe pear bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused yellow grapefruit with notes of white pepper and a hint of green apple. The finish is dry and its flavors linger nicely well after the wine is gone. Readers will find this wine to be a cross between a Sancerre or a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. I would pair this food friendly wine with Coquille St. Jacques. 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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