ALLESVERLOREN CHENIN BLANC
R89,00-
Nose: Subtle nuances of lead pencil, yellow apple and lime.
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Palate: A medium-bodied wine shows nice ripe stone fruit, great balanced acidity and just a hint of oak.
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Finish: A very elegant finish.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: 90/100
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Falstaff: 89/100
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Tim Atkin: 87/100
ANTOINE SANZAY LES SALLES MARTIN 2020
R850,00- On the palate the wine is fresh, elegant, mineral.
- Fruity aromas on the nose.
BABYLONSTOREN CHENIN BLANC
R135,00-
Nose: Elegant style, tropical flavours
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Palate: This intriguing white blend expresses a fresh, fruit-driven wine with peach, lime and litchi flavours. The wine is refreshing yet complex, with lovely tropical flavours.
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Finish: Rounded off with lingering, fresh acidity.
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Tom Cannavan: 87/100
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Tim Atkin: 88/100
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Veritas: Silver (2022) & Bronze (2019, 2020 & 2021)
BACKSBERG CHENIN BLANC
R79,00-
Nose: Delightfully fruity with notes of melon and peach.
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Palate: Fresh and balanced with fine acidity.
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Finish: An elegant fruit and earthy finish.
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Wine Enthusiast: 88/100
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2022)
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Mundus Vini: Silver (2022)
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Silver (2021
BOLAND CHENIN BLANC
R65,00-
Nose: Initial aromas of lime and citrus enhance the fresh guava note.
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Palate: Elegant fruit flavours give the typical Chenin Blanc flavours a refreshing, juicy, freshness.
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Finish: A crisp and dry, yet creamy finish.
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International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver (2017), Silver Outstanding (2014).
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The Trophy Wine Sow: Bronze (2014)
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Veritas: Silver (2014)
CEDERBERG CHENIN BLANC
R119,00-
Nose: Beautiful layers of melon, grapefruit and fleshy white pear.
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Palate: Mouth-coating creaminess.
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Finish: A lively crisp acidity.
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Tom Cannavan: 89/100
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Wine Enthusiast: 89/100
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Show: Gold (2022)
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Veritas: Silver (2021, 2020 & 2019)
DE MORGENZON CHENIN BLANC
R139,00-
Nose: An interesting bouquet of green apple, apricot and peach aromas with hints of honey.
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Palate: A rich and well-integrated palate bursting with flavour.
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Finish: A lingering aftertaste.
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Tim Atkin: 91/100
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The Texsom International Wine Awards: Bronze (2017)
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International Wine Challenge: Commended (2015)
DIEMERSFONTEIN CHENIN BLANC
R88,00-
Nose: Appealing toasty biscuit aromas and pineapple hints.
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Palate: A balance of crisp Granny Smith apples and pear flavours.
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Finish: A balanced, fresh, fruity finish complements the oaky notes.
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Veritas Wine Awards: Bronze (2019)
DOUGLAS GREEN CHENIN BLANC
R69,00-
Nose: Delightful passion fruit, ripe peaches and pineapple aromas are nuanced by hints of honeysuckle.
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Palate: A well-balanced and generous ripe fruit flavour.
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Finish: The tangy citrus acidity on the finish rounds off the wine.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: 93/100
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International Wine Challege: Commended (2022)
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International Wine & Spirit Awards: Bronze (2022)
DURBANVILLE HILLS CHENIN BLANC
R90,00-
Nose: Initial guava, passion fruit and apricot aromas enhance the peach, citrus and lime notes.
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Palate: A medium-bodied wine with wonderful citrus and peach flavours underscored by sweet oak spice.
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Finish: A sweet lingering finish.
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International Wine & Spirit competition: Bronze (2022).
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Double Gold (2022), Gold (2021)
DURBANVILLE HILLS CHENIN BLANC LIGHT
R90,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Vibrant tropical fruit, ripe pear, lime, pineapple, paw-paw, and floral notes.
Palate: Refreshing with a perfect balance between fresh fruit flavours and a crisp acidity.
Finish: A sweet lingering finish.
DURBANVILLE HILLS COLLECTORS RESERVE CHENIN BLANC
R149,00-
Nose: Subtle nuances of lead pencil, yellow apple and lime.
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Palate: A medium-bodied wine shows nice ripe stone fruit, great balanced acidity and just a hint of oak.
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Finish: A very elegant finish.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: 90/100
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Falstaff: 89/100
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Tim Atkin: 87/100
FAT BASTARD CHENIN BLANC
R108,00-
Nose: A fruity core explodes with opulence.
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Palate: Vanilla notes highlight the ripe, juicy peach flavour.
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Finish: A tangy, fresh lime note lingers through the finish.
FLEUR DU CAP CHENIN BLANC
R115,00-
Nose: Tropical fruit aromas develop crisp lime notes nuanced by just the right amount of oak spice.
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Palate: Citrus flavours complement decadent butterscotch notes.
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Finish: A lingering, crisp finish.
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Wine Enthusiast: 87/100
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Hong Kong IWSC: Silver (2017).
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2012)
FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR CHENIN BLANC (THE VILLAGE WALK RANGE)
R85,00-
Nose: An explosion of fruity aromas with prominent notes of pineapple, peach, nectarine and honeysuckle.
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Palate: A vibrant and emphasised citrus flavour blends tropical fruit sweetness with leesy intrigue.
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Finish: A zesty fresh finish.
KANU KCB ENVY CHENIN BLANC
R185,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Peach aromas expertly enhance the beeswax and spicy nutmeg notes.
Palate: Luxurious stone fruit flavours complement tart green apple notes and delicate hints of vanillins.
Finish: A rich and rewardingly long finish.
KANU UNWOODED CHENIN BLANC
R95,00-
Nose: Delicious poached pear and white stone fruit aromas delightfully blend with ripe tropical fruit.
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Palate: A generous layering of ripe tropical fruits, floral accents and a well-balanced amount of spice.
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Finish: A bold acidity offsets the lingering fruit notes for a crisp finish.
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Wine Enthusiast: 89/100
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Double Gold (2018)
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CWSA: Gold (2018)
KEN FORRESTER CHENIN BLANC
R180,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Luxurious pear drop aromas.
Palate:Â A vibrant freshness expressed by crunchy green apple flavours and grapefruit hints.
Finish: Crisp and deliciously tangy.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Tom Cannavan: 93/100
The Trophy Wine Show: Silver (2016)
KEN FORRESTER PETIT CHENIN BLANC
R75,00-
Nose: A youthful fresh wine with quince and pear drop flavours.
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Palate: Earlier picked freshness shows on the palate with crunchy green apple and grapefruit flavours.
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Finish: Good mouthfeel and appetisingly tangy finish.
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Tom Cannavan: 88/100
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The Texsom International Wine Awards: Silver (2011)
KLEINE ZALZE CELLAR SELECTION CHENIN BLANC
R85,00-
International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2022).
KLEINE ZALZE VINEYARD SELECTION CHENIN BLANC
R165,00-
Nose: Tight with flavours of melon, peach and guava.
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Palate: A hint of minerality.
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Finish: Masterly oaked with a lively crisp finish.
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze (2022).
KWV CLASSIC CHENIN BLANC
R85,00-
Nose: Prominent aromas of tropical fruit, guava and ripe melon.
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Palate: A vibrant and fresh mouthfeel.
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Finish: A linear acidity and an enduring finish.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: Gold (2020)
LABORIE CHENIN BLANC
R76,00-
Nose: The Lively and Fresh Chenin Blanc shows prominent flavours of Peach, Mango and Passion Fruit with underlying hints of oak.
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Palate: The wine is concentrated with flavours of Guava and hints of citrus.
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Finish: An elegant fruity finish.
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Tim Atkin: 90/100
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Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Platinum (2022)
LEOPARDS LEAP CHENIN BLANC
R75,00ASTING NOTES:
Nose: Initial grapefruit and Golden Delicious apple aromas develop into a tropical fruit bouquet.
Palate: An elegant blend of summer fruits and ripe guava flavours balanced by a bold acidity.
Finish: A delightfully dry finish.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Falstaff: 89/100
Mundus Vini: Silver (2022).
Veritas: Silver (2021)
NEDERBURG CLASSIC CHENIN BLANC
R69,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Intense sweet-melon, gooseberry and kiwi aromas enhance the vibrant citrus notes.
Palate: A well-balanced palate layered with stone fruit flavours and zesty citrus hints.
Finish: A fresh finish rounded off with beautiful lime notes.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver
PAINTED WOLF THE DEN CHENIN BLANC
R95,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Bright tropical fruit aromas.
Palate: Vibrant honeydew melon, guava and pineapple flavours round off the minerality with subtle wooded hints.
Finish: A long, layered finish with bright acidity.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
International Wine Challenge: Bronze.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 15.5/20
PROTEA CHENIN BLANC
R89,00TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Intense melon, citrus and nectarine aromas.
Palate: Lively and fresh flavours of stone fruit, peach and apricot enhance the crisp and zesty citrus notes.
Finish: A well-rounded, light and lingering finish with vivid fruit flavours and balanced acidity.
AWARDS/REVIEWS:
Wine Enthusiast: 87/100
SIMONSIG CHENIN BLANC
R89,00-
Nose: This Chenin Blanc has a clear colour with a hint of green. Aromas of melon, passion fruit, pearl as well as fresh lime.
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Palate: A palate with layers of citrus and tropical fruits that is well-structured and can be enjoyed to your suited preference.
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Finish: An elegant fruity finish.
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International Wine Challenge: Bronze
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Vinum Wine Magazine: 15/20
SPIER 21 GABLES CHENIN BLANC
R304,00-
Nose: Soft aromas of dried apricots and ripe tropical fruit, with an oak and vanilla undertone
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Palate: Good acidity and rounded rich flavours of which flesh peaches, almond paste and creaminess
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Finish: An elegant fruity finish.
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International Wine Challenge: Silver.
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Wine Enthusiast: 90/100
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Mundus Vini: Gold
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Concours Mondial De Bruxelles: Gold
SPIER CHENIN BLANC
R85,00-
Nose: Crisp and fruity with green guava, pear, apple and litchi.
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Palate: A well-balanced, comfortable mouthfeel.
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Finish: A strong robust finish.
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Wine Enthusiast: 89/100
WATERKLOOF PEACOCK RIDGE CHENIN BLANC
R75,00-
Nose: Fruity aromas of peach, lime and green apple create a beautiful bouquet.
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Palate: The same elegant flavours burst in the mouth with a lovely freshness.
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Finish: A long, lingering finish.
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Tom Cannavan: 87/100
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Tim Atkin: 87/100