Spice Route Chenin Blanc

Name: Spice Route Chenin Blanc
Brand: Spice Route
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Swartland

White wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.3

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Spice Route Chenin Blanc is a white wine produced by Spice Route Winery, located in the Swartland region of South Africa. The grapes are sourced from carefully selected vineyards with unique soil types and microclimates, resulting in a wine with complex flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, to enhance the complexity of the Chenin Blanc grape. The wine is characterized by its crisp acidity, vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, and a subtle hint of oak and bread crust. Spice Route Chenin Blanc is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, making it a popular choice among wine enthusiasts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Chenin Blanc from Spice Route offers a delightful array of aromas and flavors.On the nose, there are notes of yellow apples, honey, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and crisp, with flavors of ripe apples and apricots. The finish is balanced and lingering, with a touch of white pepper and a hint of tropical fruit. A great choice for a summer picnic or outdoor gathering.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chenin Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Spice Route

Region: Swartland

Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Swartland wine region is quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas. With its unique combination of topography, climate, and grape varieties, Swartland is producing some of the most interesting and complex wines in the country. Swartland has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the area in the late 1600s. The region was officially recognized as a wine-producing area in the early 1900s, and since then, it has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.3

0 Reviews