Bush Vine Chenin Blanc Tasting

 Name: Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc

Variety: Chenin Blanc

Country: South Africa

Vintage: 2021

Price: $17


BBC Review: If you’re looking for a smart Chenin Blanc with amazing depth, this 2021 is bang on target. 88% of the old-vine fruit is fermented in stainless steel, while the remainder is put into oak to give a greater degree of complexity. Then five months on lees produces a creamy texture that makes the wine ideal to serve solo, or with chicken.

Wine Folly: From Page 98 of Wine Folly, Chenin Blancs are said to have many different tastes, but most commonly will have hints of yellow apples, pears, and honey. This wine had a more tart flavor than the text suggested, but given the variety of flavors chenin blancs can posses this is of little surprise.

My Review: This wine was very tart for my taste. From the smell alone I could tell the flavor was going to be strong. As the glass continued the different flavors of the wine became more apparent, especially pineapple and a smooth, almost almond-like, aftertaste. Had the wine been chilled a little more before tasting some of the issues mentioned previously may have been ironed out.




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