Terroir Driven Wines

Quinta Essentia Chenin Blanc

9.316 ratings

9.34 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, 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

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Off the list, last bottle; Delicious! Finish is sea spray, and Tanzer is spot on with the yellow apple and wet wool notes!

Oct 8th, 2021

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.3

Crazy good

Jun 20th, 2018

Nick Davis

9.5

Watch out white Burgundy😱Big, popcorn, fruit, boom.

1 person found it helpfulSep 7th, 2016

Benjamin Silver

Had in Hawaii at Roy's. Great value Chenin.

Dec 3rd, 2017

Julia Taylor

8.5

Not a big nose, but smooth and layered. Pear, wood, mild apple. Long, rounded finish.

Jan 6th, 2017

Cameron Etezadi

9.7

Stunning first vintage of this South African Chenin blanc. Amazing straw hue coupled with a nose of minerals and apples. High acidity body balances against good fruit and lush mouthfeel.

Sep 11th, 2016