Reviews & Ratings

2012 De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc "Stellenbosch"

Winery: De Morgenzon

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stellenbosch"

Wine Category: Chenin Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Chenin Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Stellenbosch

State or country: South Africa

Price: $35

Cases produced: 300

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: May 21, 2014

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chenin Blanc from South Africa is fantastic. It opens with a mild pear like bouquet with a hint of Good n Plenty in the background. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, smooth and lush. The flavor profile is a tasty mild Bartlett pear with nicely integrated gentle oak. I also detected just a hint of faint minerality and apple. The finish is dry and its flavors sail away so nicely. This wine is extremely food friendly and I would pair this wine with pan seared rainbow trout drizzled with butter. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This show stopping white displays effusive aromas of white flower, stone fruit, honey and toast which erupt into opulent flavours of pear, orange blossom, caramel and spice. It's a world class offering that strikes a brilliant balance between lush fruit and crisp, mouth watering acidity.

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