2016 Cape Venture Wine Lubanzi Chenin Blanc

Estate: Cape Venture Wine
Region: Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa
Vineyard: Leeuwenkuil Vineyard

Tasting Note:March 12, 2017

Medium pale yellow. Tight and a little mute on the nose to start, took 30 min or so for it to open up with a touch of white floral notes, a mix of citrus and stone fruits. As well as a bit of hay. Moderate acidity (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Balanced acidity with some citrus and tropical fruit notes. Crisp too with stone fruits, a touch of earthiness and hay in the midpalate. A bit simple but very enjoyable. Medium length finish. Great overall value at only $14.99 a bottle, with the most interesting cork, the helix cork.

This is the inaugural vintage of the Lubanzi Chenin Blanc. Cape Venture Wine is a socially conscious start-up that donated 50% of all profits back to the South African vineyard laborers. Made of 100% Chenin Blanc from the Leeuwenkuil Vineyard in Swartland. Aged in stainless steel as well as on the lees for four months.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2019.

Rating:

88 points.

Price Point:

$ - Retail price is $14.99.

Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa, Swartland, White Wine, Leeuwenkuil Vineyard, Cape Venture Wine, LubanziGreg Ballington2016, Cape Venture Wine, Lubanzi, Chenin Blanc, White Wine, $, 88 Points, Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa, Leeuwenkuil Vineyard, Bruce Jack, Trizanne BarnardComment