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Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2009, Wo Paarl

Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc
South Africa

$18.95 (231357)

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May 28, 2011
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Critic Reviews (2)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Intense, almost aggressively aromatic nose, with plenty of high-toned, slightly volatile notes alongside ripe...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Harvested from old low yield bush vines, then fermented and aged in oak, this is a big, rich and clumsy chenin. It...

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Tim Reed Manessy
Tim Reed Manessy

The nose is dominated by toasted honey, but also shows baked apple, melon and wood spice. Hot and spicy on the palate, cantaloupe flavors show though the racing acid for good balance and a long finish. Tasted June 2011.

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