2017 Radford Dale The Renaissance of Chenin Blanc

Bright yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Delicate pear and baked apple aromas mix with hints of honeysuckle, quince and light cinnamon spice notes. The texturally rounded palate features ripe pear and baked apple fruits over faint honeysuckle, subtle quince and spice characters. Finishes dry with nicely balanced natural acidity and a refined medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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Of the 15 South African wines I have picked out, Radford Dale is the only estate that's run organically. In contrast, all the Loire wines are either from organic or biodynamic domaines, or in conversion to organic status. Renaissance is sourced from vines planted on granite, aged between six and 37 years old. The grapes were picked by hand. The 2017 has an opulent nose and is richly textured, with a good concentration of ripe fruit along with vibrant acidity on the long finish. A lovely wine with good potential to age.
Drinking Window 2019 – 2033
94 points
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