Carmen Stevens

Angel's Reserve Western Cape Chenin Blanc

8.621 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Russ Beebe

Wine blogger Winehiker

9.8

Carmen Stevens is, quite profoundly, the first black woman to graduate from a winemaking program in South Africa. Her Angel's Reserve Chenin Blanc 2013 (Wellington, Western Cape) proves that she learned her lessons well. Exquisitely clean, dry flavors of tangy citrus and guava blossom, refreshing creamy forepalate, crisp acid midpalate, and richly prolonged finish suits this #wine superbly for dishes featuring whitefish or chicken. Like Carmen herself, this wine is 'choty goty'! Received as a sample from @nakedwines.

Carmen Stevens is, quite profoundly, the first black woman to graduate from a winemaking program in South Africa. Her Angel's Reserve Chenin Blanc 2013 (Wellington, Western Cape) proves that she learned her lessons well. Exquisitely clean, dry flavors of tangy citrus and guava blossom, refreshing creamy forepalate, crisp acid midpalate, and richly prolonged finish suits this #wine superbly for dishes featuring whitefish or chicken. Like Carmen herself, this wine is 'choty goty'! Received as a sample from @nakedwines.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2014
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Nice, easy - not too complex - zippy

Nice, easy - not too complex - zippy

Jul 7th, 2014
Sue Mohle

Classic steen! Bone dry lemon grass, key lime and grass

Classic steen! Bone dry lemon grass, key lime and grass

Feb 19th, 2014
Nick Jones

Too sweet

Too sweet

Oct 26th, 2014
Robert McDonald

Lovely drinking wine while watching the sun go down

Lovely drinking wine while watching the sun go down

Jul 8th, 2014
Ryan Twohey

A delicious South African white from the Western Cape

A delicious South African white from the Western Cape

Jun 3rd, 2014
Magnavita Cellars

Pale yellow colors & aromas of honey, light spices, apples & nuts. The palate has a bit of heat from the alcohol content which approaches the top tier of this wine style, but still - nice apple & pear flavors with a touch of burnt sugar & a slightly oaky finish. Juicy acidity - pair with slightly spicy Asian foods.

Pale yellow colors & aromas of honey, light spices, apples & nuts. The palate has a bit of heat from the alcohol content which approaches the top tier of this wine style, but still - nice apple & pear flavors with a touch of burnt sugar & a slightly oaky finish. Juicy acidity - pair with slightly spicy Asian foods.

Mar 16th, 2014
Sean Morton

Nakedwines.com decent Chenin Blanc. First black woman winemaker in South Africa! Her daughter drew the tiger on the label.

Nakedwines.com decent Chenin Blanc. First black woman winemaker in South Africa! Her daughter drew the tiger on the label.

Mar 1st, 2014
Fernando Quintana

Not bad, high alcohol presence.

Not bad, high alcohol presence.

Feb 17th, 2014
Thomas Simon

Thomas had this 10 years ago

Thomas had this 10 years ago

Sep 21st, 2014