MAN Vintners

Tormentoso Paarl Old Vine Chenin Blanc

8.510 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Paarl, Coastal Region, 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
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.2

(**) earthy, mineral with a med + body. Restrained citrus fruit. Alternative to new world Chardonnay in its style

(**) earthy, mineral with a med + body. Restrained citrus fruit. Alternative to new world Chardonnay in its style

Jan 24th, 2015
Ed Matthews

The nose exhibits honey and beeswax with a slight oxidized note that also reappears at the tail end of the finish. I find it charming. The mouthfeel is round and oily from glycerin. There is a slight pineapple fruit character. A screaming acid finish completes this great bargain of a wine.

The nose exhibits honey and beeswax with a slight oxidized note that also reappears at the tail end of the finish. I find it charming. The mouthfeel is round and oily from glycerin. There is a slight pineapple fruit character. A screaming acid finish completes this great bargain of a wine.

Aug 19th, 2014
Ray Granberg

High acidity, oily texture, bit of oak, pineapple flavor

High acidity, oily texture, bit of oak, pineapple flavor

Feb 14th, 2016
Vincent Arrunátegui

Eating Pho and drinking this ZA delight. This is a good bottle for after you've already drained the good stuff. Real talk.

Eating Pho and drinking this ZA delight. This is a good bottle for after you've already drained the good stuff. Real talk.

Aug 20th, 2014
Chris Morocco

Very oaky. It really takes over the fruit. I was so hopeful after liking mulderbosch's Chenin blanc. Just ok.

Very oaky. It really takes over the fruit. I was so hopeful after liking mulderbosch's Chenin blanc. Just ok.

Apr 27th, 2014
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.6

Joel had this 8 years ago

Joel had this 8 years ago

Jan 26th, 2016
John Berghoff

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Apr 29th, 2015
David Sharrar

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Oct 25th, 2015
Marilyn Parsons

Marilyn had this 10 years ago

Marilyn had this 10 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2014
Peter Lilly

Peter had this 10 years ago

Peter had this 10 years ago

Jun 7th, 2014