Wines of the Week: Excellent 2012 Chenin Blanc
Looking for excellent value Chenin Blanc is easy. South Africa is producing better and better examples. Look for these surprises from the 2012 vintage on your supermarket shelves.
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The wines featured here are chosen according to high point scored and 4 or 5 star value for money. In other words, for the price that you pay for the quality which is in the bottle, you will be well pleased with your purchase. Wines with a five star value offer outstanding quality for the price, four star offer very good quality for the price while a one star value, well, it’s your choice.
2012 Leopard’s Leap Wines Classic Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes
Green flecked pale straw. Apricot and honey suckle aromas, medium bodied but with flinty dry textured finish, detailed and savoury.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Aperitif
Goes With
– Poultry
– Fish
– Roast Vegetables
– Cream-based Pasta
2012 Kleine Zalze Wines Chenin Blanc Bush Vines
Tasting Notes
Light green edged pale yellow. Slightly smokey gun flint aromas, fresh tropical notes, persistent pear drop flavours on the finish.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Summer Meal
– Aperitif
Goes With
– Roast Vegetables
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Oysters/Sushi
2012 Darling Cellars Arum Fields Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes
Pale green-edged straw, intense honey suckle aromas, creamy textures, yet refreshingly zesty on the finish.
Occasions
– Braai/Picnic
– Elegant Meal
– Summer Meal
– Aperitif
Goes With
– Poultry
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Oysters/Sushi
Is it a good wine?
0 to 50 points: Do not take orally
50 to 60 points: A very ordinary wine
60 to 69 points: Good enough commercial wine
70 to 79 points: Good to very good wine
80 to 89 points: Excellent wine
90 + points: World Class wine
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