2022 Rijk's Chenin Blanc Touch of Oak

Estate: Rijk's Wine Estate

Region: Tulbagh, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:March 26, 2024

Greenish yellow in appearance. Clean start on the nose that gets a bit fruiter with air. Medium acidity (6.5/10) with a light plus body. Crisp palate with citrus fruit (lemon), and minerality (showing the shale). Medium to medium plus finish. Very nice and quaffable.

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First wine at Rijks in Tulbagh and out first trip up here. Made under their new winemaker Adriaan Jacobs who took over in 2022. This bottle is aged in 3rd and 4th fill (25%) Hungarian and French oak for 11 months. 75% in stainless steel.

Drink Dates:

2024 till 2028.

Rating:

88 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the winery. Retail price is R165.00 or around $8.70 a bottle.