Winery The Wedge - Chenin Blanc

Winery The Wedge Chenin Blanc

3.6
Note - 1 Note - 1 Note - 1 Note - 0.5 Note - 0
(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chenin Blanc of Winery The Wedge is a white wine from the region of Swartberg.
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 Chenin Blanc from the Winery The Wedge

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chenin Blanc of Winery The Wedge in the region of Swartberg is a with a nice freshness.

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

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

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

The best vintages of Chenin Blanc from Winery The Wedge are 2019

Informations about the Winery The Wedge

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Swartberg

The Winery The Wedge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Swartberg to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Swartberg
In the top 15000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 600 of of Swartberg wines
In the top 200000 of white wines
In the top 600000 wines of the world

The wine region of Swartberg

The wine region of Swartberg of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Adam Mason or the Domaine Cape Kings produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Swartberg are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Swartberg often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

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