Winery Nederburg - Foundation Chenin Blanc

Winery NederburgFoundation Chenin Blanc

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Foundation Chenin Blanc of Winery Nederburg is a white wine from the region of Coastal Region 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 Foundation Chenin Blanc from the Winery Nederburg

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Foundation Chenin Blanc of Winery Nederburg in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Nederburg's Foundation Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.43°
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

Foundation Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Foundation Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Foundation Chenin Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Foundation Chenin Blanc - 2012
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Foundation Chenin Blanc from Winery Nederburg are 2013, 2014, 2012, 2015

Informations about the Winery Nederburg

The winery offers 166 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 90 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Coastal Region in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Nederburg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 107 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 8000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 5000 of of Coastal Region wines
In the top 80000 of white wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Coastal Region

The wine region of Coastal Region is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine KWV or the Domaine KWV produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coastal Region are Pinotage, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coastal Region often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or mango and sometimes also flavors of guava, gooseberry or passion fruit.


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.

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