Sunday, February 9, 2014

Tasting: The Royal Old Vines Chenin Blanc


Name: The Royal: Old Vines Steen
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Western Cape
Country: Africa
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95
Critic Review: Given 90 Points by Robert Parker. "One of the greatest buys I have tasted this year 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 agree that this wine is great for its price. I found it to me dry and quite bitter, however I was pleased with the taste. I smelt and tasted pear along with hints of green apple.

I tasted this on its own without food.

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