Friday, February 7, 2014

Tasting - The Royal Old Vines Chenin Blanc

Name: The Royal Old Vines Chenin Blanc
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95

Shop 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: Always a shame to be sick for a sensational wine. But even my congestion could not stop the heavy floral notes coming from this glass. My tasted was skewed giving a very flat note to the melon flavor and giving rise to grapefruit one. 

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