Brookdale Old Vine Chenin Blanc
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Winery: | Brookdale |
| Description: | 4 ½ Stars 2024 Platter's South African Wine Guide Fine 21 (94 pts) from vineyard planted in decomposed granite & shale adds ‘Old Vine' to its name. Complex winemaking, including fractional & wholebunch wild ferment, yields confident array quince, apple, peach, thrilling acid extends the finish. 11 months seasoned barrel & foudre more than a whisper mid-2023, but doesn't detract from effortless elegance. 93 pts Vinous It has quite an intense bouquet with lemon thyme and orange pith, blossoming in the glass, very well-defined and pure. The palate is very well balanced, with an irresistible entry and fine delineation. It is taut, focused, and slightly tangy, with hints of marmalade, quince and pithy on the finish. This is superb. Drink now-2035. 93 pts Tim Atkin MW 2023 Brookdale is a name to watch in Paarl. This old-vine Chenin Blanc uses raw material from a 1985 block on decomposed granite. The oak is very nuanced here, leaving lots of space for the pasty, honey, pear and citrus flavours to express themselves on the palate. 2023-28 |
| Price: | $ 29.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Southern Hemisphere Wine Center
| Address: |
5973 Engineer Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-504-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 714-892-3030 |
| Fax: | 714-892-6930 |
First added to 1000 Corks on June 19, 2024.
