Decanter World Wine AwardsSouth Africa Chenin Blanc: panel tasting results
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KWV, Cathedral Cellar, Western Cape 2009 
Spice, pear purée, caramelised apple, pineapple, barrel fermentation and coconut aroma. Complex, rich, round texture with fresh acidity balance and length. A rich and compelling wine. 16.5pts/20
Price: POA Thierry’s
Drink: 2011–2012
Alc: 14%
Comments
Eliza
March 12 09:49
I love a good food and wine pairing tgigessuon and this was great! I read it just as lunch time was arriving and coicidently had left over corned beef in the fridge and a few bottles of opened red wines so I decided to experiment a bit. I made a toasted Corned Beef Sandwich with Cheese, tomato and horseradish cream, then tried it alongside a 06 Merlot from Chile, an 04 Shiraz from Grampians, Vic, Australia and an 08 Cabernet Sauvignon from Barossa Valley, SA, Australia. I must confess that none of them were what I would call perfect pairings and the 04 Shiraz was definitely the pick of the bunch, while the Merlot clashed a bit. I didn't have an Grenache around, and we make some awesome Grenache here in Australia, so I look forward to trying your proven combination soon with both Spanish and Aussie examples!Thanks for the great lunch idea and keep up the great work with this blog!