Name: The Royal
Variety: Chenin
Blanc (white)
Region: N/A
Country: South
Africa
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95
Shop/wine critic/winery review: 90 Points – Robert Parker "One
of the greatest buys I have tasted this year is this under $10, 100% Chenin
Blanc from the Western Cape. A super flowery-scented nose includes notions of
ripe honeydew melons and pears. This medium-weight, fresh, fruity, crisp, dry,
textbook Chenin Blanc will provide immense pleasure over the next 12
months."
My review: I
didn’t get anything remotely flowery about the scent despite what the review
claimed. Honeydew melon is definitely accurate. The smell isn’t as crisp or
acidic as most whites seem to be. Much richer flavor than other whites I’ve
tired. Some acid and bite comes through at the end when tasting. CONCLUSION: Would
drink if free
Not tasted with food
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