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Old Bush Vine

2005 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

The Monterosso Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc from the Stellenbosch region is a captivating white wine that showcases the remarkable characteristics of its varietal. With its medium body, this vintage of 2005 exhibits a delightful balance that is both refreshing and elegant. The high acidity enhances the wine's vibrancy, offering a mouthwatering experience that beautifully complements its prominent fruit intensity, filled with luscious notes of stone fruit and citrus. This Chenin Blanc is also bone dry, allowing its clean and crisp profile to shine. The absence of oak influences ensures that the wine remains pure and focused, making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Almond

Almond

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the heart and soul of South African wine, as important to the country's winemaking prestige as Napa is to the United States or Bordeaux to France. This beautiful region comprises seven sub-regions, all centered around the leafy university town of Stellenbosch. Winemaking here is influenced by the cooling sea breezes that sweep in off False Bay, and the crumbly, mineral-rich granite soils. While perhaps most famous for its beloved Pinotage, Stellenbosch also offers a diverse range of varietals, such as its impeccable Bordeaux blends, fragrant Syrah, crisp Chenin Blanc and outstanding Chardonnay.

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