Fleur du Cap, Essence du Gap Chenin Blanc 2017, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Note: A bright, zippy, South African chenin blanc with oak that should be your new summer default white wine.[Read more]
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Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2016 – A Pleasing Oaked Chenin Blanc
Bellingham, The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region, South Africa
Tasting Note: Oaked chenin blanc is a pleasure few in United States will ever experience but would appreciate if they could.[Read more]
Krone Twee Jonge Gezellen Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2017 – A Good & Affordable Alternative to Rosé Champagne
Krone, Twee Jonge Gezellen Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2017, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Note: A good and affordable alternative to rosé Champagne.[Read more]
Essay Chenin Blanc-Viognier-Roussanne Blend 2016 – An Easy-Going South African White Blend
Essay, Chenin Blanc-Viognier-Roussanne Blend 2016, South Africa
Tasting Note: A straightforward, easy-going South African chenin-blanc-based white blend that is good in its dimension and would be good to pair with a weekday meal.[Read more]
Man Family Wines Free-Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2016 – A Quality, Well-Made Chenin Blanc
Man Family Wines, Free-Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region, South Africa
Tasting Note: A bright, fruit-filled chenin blanc that would be a perfect accompaniment to many-a-meal that showcases a distinct, South-African, warm-weather style.[Read more]
Raats Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc 2015 – A Great Entry-Level Chenin
Raats, Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A bright, unoaked, dry chenin blanc from a noted South-African-wine producer that is a great entry level chenin.[Read more]
Raats Red Jasper 2014 – A Beautiful Cabernet-Franc Dominated Red Blend
Raats, Red Jasper 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A cabernet-franc dominated, Bordeaux-styled red blend from South Africa that delivers beautiful fruit and value for the price point.[Read more]
Black Elephant Vintners Nicholas Red 2015 – A Northern-Rhone Reminiscent South African Red Blend
Black Elephant Vintners, Nicholas Red 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa
Tasting Note: A GSM South African blend with all the best things you wish you could have in a Northern Rhone blend but at a much more affordable price.[Read more]
Tanie & Vincent Carême Terre Brûlée Le Rouge 2016 – Aromatic Bouquet Compliments Smooth Body
Tanie & Vincent Carême, Terre Brûlée Le Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa
Tasting Note: A red blend with a wonderful bouquet of red-and-black fruit that compliments its smooth body.[Read more]
Hogan Chenin Blanc 2016 – An Inviting Chenin Blanc
Hogan, Chenin Blanc 2016, Swartland, South Africa
Tasting Note: South African chenin blanc made in a very accessible and inviting style that pleases the senses.[Read more]
