Astrolabe, The Wrekin Vineyard Chenin Blanc, 2016
90
Tasted by:
(at Aldi Autumn/Winter tasting, 04 Sep 2018)
Simon and Jane Waghorn's complex, partly barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc shows that it's not just South Africa that can impress with this Loire variety. Rich, creamy, leesy notes join honeyed apple crumble flavours and a squeeze of lemon acidity.
Producer
Astrolabe
Brand
The Wrekin Vineyard Chenin Blanc
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.00%
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
100% Chenin Blanc