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Tim Atkin MW96 points
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Wine Spectator93 points
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Sadie Family
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Sadie Family Swartland Palladius Chenin Blanc 2017"Sadie's signature white, Palladius, is a blend of all eleven of Swartland's o..."$260.00 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Coriole Vineyards
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Coriole The Optimist Chenin Blanc 2005"Coriole was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd 50 years ago, and is still owned ..."$35.00 -
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Tim Atkin MW98 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Sadie Family
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Sadie Family Skurfberg 2018"The Sadie Family is a wine producer in the Swartland region of South Africa, ..."$107.99 -
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Tim Atkin MW98 points
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Vinous94 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Sadie Family
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Sadie Family Skurfberg Chenin Blanc Swartland 2018"This wine blends Chenin Blanc from old bushvine parcels on three farms on the..."$110.00 -
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Neal Martin96 points
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Tim Atkin MW94 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Sadie Family
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Sadie Family Swartland Pofadder 2018"In the 1920's Cinsault was the most planted black grape in South Africa, yet ..."$110.00 -
Chenin Blanc is an important white grape variety planted in the Anjou-Saumur and Touraine regions of the Loire Valley. In Australia, it is popular in Western Australia especially within the Swan Valley and Peel regions near Perth. Where they produce beautiful floral, tropical aromas, that are designed to drink young and fresh.
Its home in France is the Loire, where outstanding dry, sweet and sparkling wines are produced. The famous wines of Vouvray, Savenniéres, Samour and Coteaux du Layon are all made from Chenin Blanc. The best Loire Chenin Blancs have concentrated rich, honeyed fruit, together with refreshingly vibrant acidity.
Called Steen in South Africa, it is the most widely planted variety. The best examples come from Stellenbosch where it can also be oak aged to create a full-bodied style. The best producers keep their yields down, producing impressive wines. Chenin Blanc is also used as a cheap blending option with Chardonnay, Colombard, and Muscat.