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Seaward Swartland Chenin Blanc

8.68 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Swartland, 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

9.0

Bright rose gold (extended skin contact?). Abundant nose of dry yellow apple and straw. Stern acidity leads the complex medium palate of yellow apple, white flowers, honeyed straw, and white pepper. Lengthy red apple finish. Now this is a Steen for the masses! Bright and juicy enough for a supper, but with the complexity and structure to accompany finer dining. And it’s all South African without trying to imitate its French counterparts. Drink now but it’ll be fine if you hold it through 2025.

Bright rose gold (extended skin contact?). Abundant nose of dry yellow apple and straw. Stern acidity leads the complex medium palate of yellow apple, white flowers, honeyed straw, and white pepper. Lengthy red apple finish. Now this is a Steen for the masses! Bright and juicy enough for a supper, but with the complexity and structure to accompany finer dining. And it’s all South African without trying to imitate its French counterparts. Drink now but it’ll be fine if you hold it through 2025.

Oct 24th, 2021

8.7

Simple. Well balanced. Good value.

Simple. Well balanced. Good value.

Aug 7th, 2023

8.8

Tasted in wine class: reasonably dry, and a nice floral nose with honeysuckle. Tropical mango in there too. Fairly enjoyable.

Tasted in wine class: reasonably dry, and a nice floral nose with honeysuckle. Tropical mango in there too. Fairly enjoyable.

Jan 23rd, 2022

9.0

Ryan really likes this

Ryan really likes this

Sep 16th, 2021

8.7

William had this 2 years ago

William had this 2 years ago

Sep 10th, 2022

9.1

Allen had this 2 years ago

Allen had this 2 years ago

Jun 27th, 2022

8.8

Krista had this 3 years ago

Krista had this 3 years ago

Aug 16th, 2021

Darlene Bojarski

6.5

Darlene had this 3 years ago

Darlene had this 3 years ago

Aug 8th, 2021