This is a superb wine. Now almost 7 years old, and developing beautifully. At 13% alcohol, it’s not one of the overblown, ripe styles. Instead, it’s fresh, ripe and textured with some pear and pith notes, as well as a hint of white peach. It’s Jean Daneel Signature Chenin Blanc 2004, from South Africa’s Stellenbosch region.
It’s a wine that’s offering current pleasure, but also the potential for further development. I was really impressed by this. Not sure whether it is available in the UK.
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4 Comments on A remarkable Chenin Blanc
The 2006 Signature can be found at sawines online c.£20. I would be interested to know how this wine or one of its siblings fared at the recent controversial Decanter tasting of SA Chenin, if it was entered.
One of my favourite all time White SA wines along with CP’s Isleidh. I have bought cases of them. Both are imported by James Yeo at Specialist Vineyards. .co.uk I think.
Yes, two fabulous wines – also Quoin Rock Nicobar 2007 is quite special, and 2007 Steenberg Magna Carta is no slouch
This sounds so good. Is there anything comparable in the US to this wine?