Shobbrook Wines Chenin Blanc Didier Beach Vine Vale

Had the 2015 in a restaurant in May of this year and loved it, this bottle of 2016 is not at the moment quite as good although I don't dislike it. There's a slight effervescence and a tiny amount of tannin. The fruit is to perhaps a peach and passionfruit and there's a very mineral feel. Refreshing. However the acidity seems a little volatile and there is an ending bitterness - these characters are disguised with a good food match …