Tasting - The Royal Old Vines Chenin Blanc

Name: The Royal Old Vines Chenin Blanc
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Riebeek Kasteel
Country: South Africa
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95

Winery Review:  90 Points – Robert Parker

"One of the greatest buys I have tasted this year is this under $10, 100% Chenin Blanc from the Western Cape. A super flowery-scented nose includes notions of ripe honeydew melons and pears. This medium-weight, fresh, fruity, crisp, dry, textbook Chenin Blanc will provide immense pleasure over the next 12 months."

My  Review: Fruity on the nose with a slight honey mask. For a white wine, this had a pepper feel to the nose almost as a bitter flower. The taste had a soft edge but I could feel the heat pushing through in the finish.

I tried this wine without any food.