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Essay Chenin Blanc 2024 750ml
Essay white blend is made primarily from Chenin Blanc, South Africa’s iconic white grape.
.Winemaker Description
The versatile Essay white blend is made primarily from Chenin Blanc, South Africa’s iconic white varietal. Chenin Blanc is known for its generosity of fruit, crisp acidity and friendliness towards a variety of foods. Chenin Blanc provides aromas of pineapple, litchi and guava, while the addition of Viognier and Roussanne adds hints of pear,...Show More >
.Winemaker Description
The versatile Essay white blend is made primarily from Chenin Blanc, South Africa’s iconic white varietal. Chenin Blanc is known for its generosity of fruit, crisp acidity and friendliness towards a variety of foods. Chenin Blanc provides aromas of pineapple, litchi and guava, while the addition of Viognier and Roussanne adds hints of pear, melon, and granadilla. The careful blending of varietals adds complexity to this fruity and refreshing, food-friendly wine.
Memo Summary Notes
The Essay Chenin Blanc 2024 is widely considered one of the best "daily drinker" whites coming out of South Africa’s Western Cape. While labeled as a Chenin Blanc, it is technically an aromatic blend (often referred to as the "Essay White") that uses small amounts of Rhone varieties to add texture and floral complexity.
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Wine Information:
Country: South Africa
Region: Cape Coast
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Variety: Chenin Blanc
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
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This is a medium-bodied white blend made primarily from South Africa's classic white variety, Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is known for its generosity of fruit and friendliness towards most foods. This wine shows typical Chenin Blanc aromas of pineapple, lychee, and guava. A few months of lees contact enhances the texture of this wine, while still maintaining a fruity palate and fresh finish. The addition of Viognier and Roussanne adds complexity with each component contributing its distinctive characteristics to the blend, bringing out hints of pear, melon, and granadilla.
