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Ken Forrester Terre Noire Chenin Blanc 2022, W.O. Swartland

Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc
Swartland, South Africa

$22.95 (15716)

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90 pts
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February 01, 2025

Critic Reviews (5)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Terre Noire is all dressed up in black, creating apt expectation of something a bit more mysterious and brooding....

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A terrific chenin from the black lands (Swartland, or "terre noire") of the Cape, gently smoky and flinty, with...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Though “Reserve” is not included in this Ken Forrester chenin blanc’s nomenclature there is no denying the high level...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Wild yeast fermented and aged 12 months in French oak, this 100% chenin blanc is full-flavoured and tart, nervy but...

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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This chenin blanc from the Swartland has a natural, unassuming charm to it. Fermented with natural yeast and aged in...

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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

The subtle nose of medium to medium-high intensity has earthy, minerally, and leesy aromas accented by oak spices, apple, and orchard fruit notes. It's dry, medium to medium-full bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and oak influenced aroma replays on the flavour profile. Well-structured with very good, balanced acidity. Vanillin oak notes linger on the long finish. Tasted June 2024. Score: 90+ pts

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