Winery Blackwater - The Underdog Chenin Blanc

Winery BlackwaterThe Underdog Chenin Blanc

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The The Underdog Chenin Blanc of Winery Blackwater is a white wine from the region of Stellenbosch of Western Cape.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the The Underdog Chenin Blanc from the Winery Blackwater

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the The Underdog Chenin Blanc of Winery Blackwater in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the The Underdog Chenin Blanc of Winery Blackwater in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Blackwater's The Underdog Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.3°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Last vintages of this wine

The Underdog Chenin Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
The Underdog Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
The Underdog Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of The Underdog Chenin Blanc from Winery Blackwater are 2018, 2015, 2014

Informations about the Winery Blackwater

The winery offers 17 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Blackwater is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 3500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 1500 of of Stellenbosch wines
In the top 30000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

News related to this wine

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Montbellet

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The word of the wine: Harsh

Term describing the state of tannins with an astringency that lacks finesse.

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