Name: Royal Chenin BlancVariety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Swartland, South Africa
Country: South Africa
Year: 2009
Price: $4.95
Winery Review: This is an unwooded Chenin Blanc, and is made from 48 year old vines in the Swartland wine growing region. "This wine packs a deceptive punch. And that punch taste of apples, pears, and quince, with an appealing herbal note that helps it pair well with salads and other light fare. Don't drink it too cold, or you might miss all the fruit." - Washington Post (June 2009)
My Review: After swirling the wine, the first aroma that came to mind was that of melons. It had a very strong fruity scent, but also a slight hint of flowers. The taste of the wine was quite delicious. It was somewhat sweet, but there was also a slight bitterness to it. I think that this bitterness was essential to the fruity flavoring of the wine. It went down really smoothly, and there was no burning sensation at all. Overall, I really enjoyed this wine and ended up buying a bottle of it.
I tasted this wine without any food.
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