Valley Vineyards

The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc

8.527 ratings
8.72 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
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Minerals, chalk, lime stone, zesty tropical fruits and guava. This Chenin Blanc from South Africa is really great and refreshing.

Minerals, chalk, lime stone, zesty tropical fruits and guava. This Chenin Blanc from South Africa is really great and refreshing.

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2016
Gene Chow

Good acid. Green Apple. Nice.

Good acid. Green Apple. Nice.

Mar 23rd, 2019
Mary Neese

Falling in love with South African Chenin Blanc. Very interesting and very drinkable, with or without food.

Falling in love with South African Chenin Blanc. Very interesting and very drinkable, with or without food.

Oct 12th, 2016
Sony

Wow, best white wine ever. Amazing OK with plum nose upfront and then super smooth and crisp taste with Zero bitter or sweet finish so reminiscent of white wines.

Wow, best white wine ever. Amazing OK with plum nose upfront and then super smooth and crisp taste with Zero bitter or sweet finish so reminiscent of white wines.

Jun 30th, 2016
Nate Lee

Dry for a white, but not so much I have a problem with it. The taste is slightly sour and it has a bitter aftertaste I do not enjoy but it isn't too strong, I can power through and still enjoy the bottle. It gets enough right I don't mind the flaws for the price.

Dry for a white, but not so much I have a problem with it. The taste is slightly sour and it has a bitter aftertaste I do not enjoy but it isn't too strong, I can power through and still enjoy the bottle. It gets enough right I don't mind the flaws for the price.

Jun 6th, 2016
Daniel Boni

Fizzy and acidic. Paid $10 for it so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.

Fizzy and acidic. Paid $10 for it so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.

Mar 25th, 2016
Antonio McAfee

Peppery, smooth, crisp, and refreshing

Peppery, smooth, crisp, and refreshing

Feb 26th, 2016
Oscar Garza

Super affordable and delicious Chenin!

Super affordable and delicious Chenin!

Dec 23rd, 2015
Ellie Kim Fromboluti

Thick, dry, fruity (grape must)

Thick, dry, fruity (grape must)

Aug 30th, 2015
Clint Sloan

Roasted lemon with tropical notes like mango and papaya, a little weight on the mid palate with a clean, soft finish.

Roasted lemon with tropical notes like mango and papaya, a little weight on the mid palate with a clean, soft finish.

Jul 6th, 2015