Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017, Wo Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, South Africa
$17.95 (231282)
Critic Reviews (4)
See previous. A different, later bottling. Still terrific, concentrated, flavourful. Some wood character showing, in...
Speaking beyond the reaches of the choir and out to the rest of the uninitiated my suggestion would be to get out and...
This is perpetually good value - an expressive, complex, well structured, dry chenin with typical spicy baked pear,...
Not a bad idea to stock up on this charmer for unexpected evening company. Offering a great deal more character and...
Community Reviews (6)
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Deep Golden yellow in colour would have one believe this is an older wine. First whiff and taste will dispel any notions of a maturing wine, this is fresh and lively, with fine acidity underlying citrus and apple flavours. Concentrated and long finishing, oak is but a vague accent. I imagine that this would fetch high $20 range if this was labelled Loire Valley instead of Stellenbosch. Such is perception in the wine world but as wine lovers, our gain. Tasted Dec 2018.
Such a characterful wine! Wish I had bought more.
Fragrant, highly aromatic nose offers nutty and lanolin aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is structured with very good fruit concentration and white and yellow fruit, and apple flavours. Nicely textured with a spicy mid-palate, vibrant acidity, and finishing long. Tasted June/2019. Score: 90+ pts
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This bottle was much better than the first