In France if you are drinking Chenin Blanc think of Vouvray. In South Africa think of Chenin Blanc. Many think South African Chenin Blanc is a go to South African white wine.
How about a Boschendal 2021 Chenin Blanc from the W.O. Coastal Region.
Aroma: Pineapple, pear, apple with mango.
Palate: This is no skimpy and flinty white wine but neither is it a heavy hitter. It is a medium bodied wine meaning it has body and presence in the mouth. Good for both sipping and with food. Think of mango, pineapple, tangerine with a dusting of ginger. The finish is moderate. A well-crafted wine.
Personality: You’ll like me if you like a wine with some heft and character and not overtaken by singular aromas or overly high acidity. If I was compared to a Canadian politician it would be to the late Jack Layton who may have had a leftist New Democratic Party leaning but presented himself as highly likeable, reasonable and not dogmatic. Liked by many but not enough to form a Canadian government.
Food Match: Grilled chicken in a tarragon cream sauce with Jasmine rice to soak up that glorious sauce.
Price: $19.95 (Ontario).
RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 90/100. Decanter World Wine Awards 90.
(Boschendal Sommelier Selection 2021 Chenin Blanc, W.O. Coastal Region, Boschendal Wines, Groot Drakenstein, South Africa, 750 mL, 13%).
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