Nativo Coastal Region Chenin Blanc, Viognier & Verdelho Blend 2009 83+ – 85 + points

Nativo Coastal Region Chenin Blanc, Viognier & Verdelho Blend 2009 83+ – 85 + points


Clear day bright pale straw with yellow reflection, medium concentration, medium plus viscosity, no gas.


Clean with medium plus intensity, ripe golden delicious and Granny Smith apples, white peach, fig, honeysuckle, dried pears, lime and speckles of “green” pineapple, waxy apricot and jasmine note.

Oak evident, but very subtle.

Dry to off dry, low plus acidity, medium alcohol, new flavours of ripe nectarines and orange segment, hints of honey on aftertaste, medium complexity and medium length with fruit glace mix on aftertaste, now until 2015

Served at 11 degrees Celsius with a peppered yellowtail fillet served medium rare on mash, patty pans and mange tout, extra virgin Robertson district Olive Oil.

Blend of 51% Chenin Blanc – 26 % Viognier & 23 % Verdelho