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Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 'Steen Op Hout' 2022
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
High-priced
Description
Nose: Notes of green fig and ripe peaches, typical nuanced Chenin blanc stone fruit aromas, like apricot, pear and pineapple abound on the nose. The underlying flint and finely spiced earthiness underpins the sweetness and presents the first offering, an extremely inviting one.
Palate: On the palate it all comes to the fore, but with the real undertaking of finesse and balance being the most critical one. This vintage was very forthright in its expression of freshness, with it leaning more towards a natural acidic balance without compensating fruit allure. A really good fit!
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
90 pts Tim Atkin
89 pts Wine Spectator Points
90 pts James Suckling
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
1.9 g/l residual sugar
5.6 g/l acidity
3.49 pH
Color
Apparent color: lemon
Intensity: pale
Taste
Acidity: medium
Bottling
Size: 0.750l