Wines of the day: A Chenin for you
South Africa has developed a quality reputation for this varietal and it is no difficult to taste why. Is there a hint of peach and apricot in these wines?
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Wines 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.
2009 Remhoogte Wine Estate Honeybunch Reserve Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes
Straw yellow. Apricot, peach compote aromas, plush and slightly honeyed on the palate, dry delicately funky finish.
Occasions
– Elegant Meal
– Summer Meal
– Aperitif
– Dazzle a Date
Goes with
– Poultry
– Thai-style Oriental/Asian
– Fish
– Roast Vegetables
2011 False Bay Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes
Green tinged mid straw. Plush apricot compote fruit textured but not intrusive with lovely elegant sweet-sour notes finley crafted persistent finish.
Occasions
– Elegant Meal
– Winter Meal
– Summer Meal
– Dazzle a Date
Goes With
– Poultry
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Oysters/Sushi
2010 Kleine Zalze Wines Vineyard Selection Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes
Pale-green-gold. Ripe pear pineapple notes, plush sweet-sour palate, intense, persistent.
Occasions
– Gift
– Summer Meal
– Impress your Boss
Goes With
– Poultry
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Cream-based Pasta
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
