
Cost: $17.95
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Ken Forrester Vineyards
Alcohol: 14.0% Alcohol/Vol.
A consistent winner year to year, delivers citric, spicy & smoky notes. Score: 92/100
Tasting Note: Bright gold in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Lemon, spicy backed apples, pink grapefruit, white peach, flint, honeycomb, vanilla & verbena on the nose.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: “They farm sustainably with no herbicides or pesticides, till by hand, prune thin bunches and leaves all by hand and finally harvest by hand.” (KF)
Pairings: Drink this now or in next 5-6 years on its own or pair it with Crayfish Boil.
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
Top Pick & Best Buy
Tasted: Jan 5, 2022
LCBO: 231282