Winery Forge Mill - Bush Vine Chenin Blanc

Winery Forge Mill Bush Vine Chenin Blanc

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Bush Vine Chenin Blanc of Winery Forge Mill is a white wine from the region of Franschhoek 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 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc from the Winery Forge Mill

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Bush Vine Chenin Blanc of Winery Forge Mill in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Forge Mill's Bush Vine Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
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

Bush Vine Chenin Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.6 1 1 1 0.5 0

The best vintages of Bush Vine Chenin Blanc from Winery Forge Mill are 2019

Informations about the Winery Forge Mill

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Forge Mill is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 25000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 600 of of Franschhoek wines
In the top 350000 of white wines
In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Franschhoek

The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.


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 Grape/Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Tannic

Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.

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