2021 Oldenburg Chenin Blanc, Banghoek Valley, South Africa
Attractive golden hue leads to a complex nose filled with aromas of yellow apples, fresh pineapple, honeysuckle and a touch of cinnamon. The integrated citrus-like acidity adds a vibrant freshness to the wine. The mid palate has a beautiful texture, filled with flavours of ripe peaches and apricots to compliment the oak. The wine shows pleasant lingering flavours of white peach on the finish. The wine should develop more complexity over the next 5-6 years.
2021 Oldenburg Chenin Blanc, Banghoek Valley, South Africa
Attractive golden hue leads to a complex nose filled with aromas of yellow apples, fresh pineapple, honeysuckle and a touch of cinnamon. The integrated citrus-like acidity adds a vibrant freshness to the wine. The mid palate has a beautiful texture, filled with flavours of ripe peaches and apricots to compliment the oak. The wine shows pleasant lingering flavours of white peach on the finish. The wine should develop more complexity over the next 5-6 years.
Vinous
The 2021 Chenin Blanc has quite an intense nose with dried honey and grapefruit scents, though it lacks the freshness that I have found elsewhere. The palate is balanced and soft with a rounded entry and plush with mango, peach and apricot notes; the 2021 is easygoing and rather lacking in varietal expression.
86 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2025
By Neal Martin / September 2022