William Robertson Chenin Blanc

South Africa, Robertson, Robertson Valley
Bottle
Identity
Producer Robertson Winery
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Chenin Blanc
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Light straw yellow
Aroma Bold aromas of ripe tropical fruit, dried apricot, peach tones, fresh flowers, melon, and apples.
Palate A ripe, fresh palate bursting with sun-drenched fruit, balanced by clean, refreshing acidity and a light, rounded fruit character.
Finish Fresh and full of pure fruit flavour, including apples, citrus notes, and a honeyed roundness.
Food Pairing Seafood, smoked salmon, roast chicken, pork, cheese, Asian food, fatty fish, poultry, summer salads, and fresh shellfish.
Aging Potential Enjoy now
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 12.5
Aging Process Unoaked
Terroir
Alluvial, Lime, Red, Shale
Interesting facts
Robertson Winery was established in 1941 in a charming missionary church on the outskirts of Robertson. The town itself was established in 1852 and named in appreciation of Dr. William Robertson, a Scottish minister who arrived in South Africa in 1822.
Logistics
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