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2010 Simonsig Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch

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This brand new wine shows a beautiful expression of ripe pears and apricot with hints of kiwi fruit and pineapple. A well balanced wine with excellent structure and dimensions. This full bodied Chenin blanc with its refined natural acidity represents elegance and finesse with a lingering freshness, making the 2010 Chenin blanc a perfect wine for any occasion. According to Wine Specator: "Fresh, with green plum, green almond and pear skin notes followed by a flash of herb on the medium-weight finish. Drink now." (09/11)

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2010 Simonsig Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch

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By: John Majeski | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/31/2010 | Send Email

This lustrous South African Chenin Blanc shows how effortlessly drinkable this variety can be, bursting with a youthful panoply of pears, pineapples and apples, with enough acidity to keep it refreshing and alive in the glass. Try it with a free-range roast chicken and grilled veggies.

By: GZ | Review Date: 10/21/2011

A straightforward sipping wine, with apple and pear, a hint of tropical fruit, and a dash of herbs. Almost not acidic enough for my taste - any less acidity and I might have thought I was drinking a Chardonnay!

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Varietal:	Chenin Blanc - Also called Pineau de la Loire and Pineau d'Anjou. Chenin Blanc is an expressive white French varietal that makes beautiful dry, sweet and sparkling wines. Traditionally grown in the Loire Valley, the wines made from this varietal are typically labeled geographically. Vouvray Chenins are traditionally medium-sweet; Savennières Chenins are typically bright and crisp; Coteaux du Layon Chenins like Bonezeaux and Quarts de Chaume are among the world's most sought-after sweet wines, and the sparkling Chenins of Saumur are perfumed and delicious. What all of these iterations of the grape have in common is their ability to age, a gift bestowed upon them because of the grape's naturally high-acidity.
Country:	South Africa - Now that it has adopted a multi-racial attitude, and now that the world has embraced its government and its exports, South Africa has become a major wine producer. Unfortunately, South Africa has had a difficult time joining the ranks of competitive winemaking countries. During the anti-apartheid sanctions in the 1980s, South African wine was dealt the huge blow when it was removed from the international market, and for political reasons it was quite difficult for wine producers to market wine to the black majority. Things are finally looking up for the wine industry here, and quality has never been higher. South Africa produces a grape cloned from Pinot Noir and Cinsault, called Pinotage, which is the country's unique varietal. Chenin Blanc (known as Steen) makes up one-third of its vines. Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Shiraz are becoming increasingly popular as are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Click for a list of bestselling items from South Africa.

Alcohol Content (%):	14