A 2008 trip to South Africa sold me on their Chenin Blancs (I just wish we got more here) and it's diverse styles. Chenin can be bracingly crisp and fresh, lush and leesy or ripe and toasty - depending on the producer and winemaking style.
The Spier is a fresh style - a fruitcup of creamy pear and guava with a hint of dried pineapple, citrus blossoms, grass clippings and chalky minerality. The palate is crisp, with just a kiss of sweetness, snappy tropical fruit, citrus, soft mineral and herbal flavours linger. Clean and zesty - a great value!!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 10th, 2010