Ken Forrester Terre Noire Chenin Blanc 2022, W.O. Swartland
Chenin Blanc
Swartland, South Africa
$22.95 (15716)
Critic Reviews (5)
Terre Noire is all dressed up in black, creating apt expectation of something a bit more mysterious and brooding....
A terrific chenin from the black lands (Swartland, or "terre noire") of the Cape, gently smoky and flinty, with...
Though “Reserve” is not included in this Ken Forrester chenin blanc’s nomenclature there is no denying the high level...
Wild yeast fermented and aged 12 months in French oak, this 100% chenin blanc is full-flavoured and tart, nervy but...
This chenin blanc from the Swartland has a natural, unassuming charm to it. Fermented with natural yeast and aged in...
Community Reviews (1)
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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