Winery Bellingham - The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc

Winery BellinghamThe Old Orchards 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 Old Orchards Chenin Blanc of Winery Bellingham is a white wine from the 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 The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc from the Winery Bellingham

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc of Winery Bellingham in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc of Winery Bellingham 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 Bellingham's The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc.

Winemaker
Niel Groenewald
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

Last vintages of this wine

The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.911110
The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc from Winery Bellingham are 2017, 2015, 2013, 2010 and 0.

Informations about the Winery Bellingham

The winery offers 73 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the DGB (Douglas Green Bellingham).
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Western Cape
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The Winery Bellingham is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 84 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 2500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 150 of of Western Cape wines
In the top 25000 of white wines
In the top 90000 wines of the world

The wine region of Western Cape

Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.

The word of the wine: Secondary aromas

Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.

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