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Mulderbosch Single-Vineyard Block W Chenin Blanc 2014 – Ripe, Unctuous Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch with Golden Fruit & Honeyed Notes

Mulderbosch, Single-Vineyard Block W Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual

Mulderbosch, Single-Vineyard Block W Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A ripe, unctuous chenin blanc from Stellenbosch with golden fruit and honeyed notes.

Medium-intensity gold in color, this wine has a medium-intensity nose of baked green apple, yellow raisin and honey with hints of caramel.

On the palate the dry, medium-plus-bodied chenin blanc has medium-intensity flavors suggested on the nose with a creamy texture supported by medium acidity.

The wine has hints of lemon-citrus peel on the medium finish with a fulsome body.

Bottle Note: Site: 3 miles from False Bay situated on the mid-section of a granite hill. Aspect: South-East Altitude: 65-70m (210-230 ft). Soils: Derived from decomposed Cambrian Granite, coarsely textured surface with heavy clay subsoils. Vines: Massal selection. Age: 33 years.

Rating: 90 points
Price: $33 (I paid $20)
Alcohol: 13%
Importer: Terroir Selections, St. Helena, California
Tasted: Home
Tasting Date: July 4, 2020

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