Anthonij Rupert, Protea Chenin Blanc, Swartland

Creamy, nice spice on a soft texture, maybe getting a little old

A nice alternative to citrusy sUv. Blanca and oaky buttery chard.

PnP, 55F. Full nose with flowers and honey. Good acid, medium weight but clean and light. Pear, apple, something a bit bitter which lingers on the finish but very nice. Chenin blanc can be so different from region/region and wine maker to wine maker. Good aperitif but better with food.

Sharp steely balance to cream shrimp

Fully transparent, dull yellow. Wildflowers on the nose. Lemon and honeysuckle. A fair amount of acid on the palate, but several subtle flavors: lemon, pear, grapefruit. Nothing too dominant or distracting. Finish is a bit sharp with a not-too-pleasant aftertaste. Other than this, it's a nice, easy drinker.

Sat, 06/17/17, $2 Tasting + 2 Shared Bottles (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : N: Peaches, apricots, with distinct init notes of funk, this giving way to mushrooms P: MF, poss Med, body; Rndish entry with NICE frt beautifully balanced by an acidity which transitions into a LONG, very slightly honied finish. VERY nicely done for drinking over the next yr or so. 87 pts ea WS & WE (Buzzeo, 5/1/17) @ $18. [As of late Mar '20, wine-searcher …

Sat, 1/28/17, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : N: CLOSED P: MF (poss Med) body; Almost swtish frt on front quickly met by counterbalancing acidity; Long, tangy, VERY slightly spicy finish. Nicely balanced

Sat, 1/7/17, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : N: Muted; some grn apples, poss peaches? With air/warmth an earthy component goes to the top; potentially complex? P: LM body; Round, almost swtish frt (threshold R.S.?) QUITE counterbalanced by acidity, that being the dominant factor on the long finish. Should go VERY well with varying poultry & seafood items.

Lots of green apple, green fig, citrus blossom, and a touch of feta on the nose. Palate is pleasant, but has a slight creaminess that makes it feel a little bloated and does not have enough acid to cut through this, making it feel a touch off-balance. Still quite pleasant though. Solid wine, especially for the price.

Pale yellow color or hay, med body Aromas of pear, white peaches, lilacs, lemongrass. Bright, crisp, mouthwatering. Nice acidity, a little warm in the finish. Alcohol 13.5% Fun painted bottle Terlato Imports Binnys $11.99

Pleasant, well balanced. I find most white wines to be drinkable but unimpressive, good for a hot summer day but nothing to savor, but this one stood a notch above others I have had at this price point. Will buy again.

A fairly robust chenin blanc. Golden color, nice fruit forward wine. Good QPR.