This classic example of a South African Chenin Blanc comes from the Tulbagh Valley where they have been making wine since the early 1900s. North of Paarl in the Western Cape they benefit from having rich and fertile soils that produce full and flavoursome wines.
Ben & Rudi Scott Chenin Blanc
Type: White
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Year: 2020
ABV: 12.5%
Region: Tulbagh Valley
Food: Being a young wine this will work well with all kinds of fresh seafood including crab, prawns and, most particularly, oysters. Seafood tartareslike tuna tartare or salmon and avocado tartare. Smoked salmon or trout.
Tasting Notes: This Chenin is a clean and refreshing wine with bright almond and white flower notes with green apple acidity.