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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2011 91 Points



From one of the highest, if not the highest vineyard in the Western Cape at an altitude of 1036 meters above sea level, is one of South Africa most consistent and striking Chenin Blanc, showing a bright, pale straw with yellow green reflections.

Clean, moderate plus intensity, Granny smith apples, citrus, paw paw, impressive purity of fruit, yet shows a confident restraint, mineral and flinty, no wood.

Dry, with moderate plus acidity, precise, citric freshness, crisp, lots of energy, crunchy green apples follows through, captivating saline mineral on texture, linear,  moderate alcohol of 13% abv, table and food friendly, long lenght and complexity, now until 2016+