Direction South Africa this week for another lush white wine!
What it isFruity white wine from the Coastal region of South Africa.
Made out of Chenin Blanc, the same grape as Vouvray in Loire.
What to expect
Made out of Chenin Blanc, the same grape as Vouvray in Loire.
What to expect
Medium Lemon colour
Dry wine with a intense smell of ripe tropical fruit (ripe pineapple, guava).
The palate is quite round and with strong intensive tropical fruit you have on the nose that very nicely disguise high alcohol.
Dry wine with a intense smell of ripe tropical fruit (ripe pineapple, guava).
The palate is quite round and with strong intensive tropical fruit you have on the nose that very nicely disguise high alcohol.
UPFRONT TROPICAL WHITE WINE.
Verdict: 6-7/10 as lacks a little bit of finesse (based on wine shown)
Verdict: 6-7/10 as lacks a little bit of finesse (based on wine shown)
Have it with
Can be drunk on its own but would suggest a lime&Garlic prawn or spicy (not hot) Asian cuisine
Can be drunk on its own but would suggest a lime&Garlic prawn or spicy (not hot) Asian cuisine
Did you know
> Chenin Blanc originates from the Loire Valley in France.
> In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is known as 'Steen'
