South Africa has more Chenin vineyards than any other country, including France. The best sites offer high quality fruit that skilled winemakers craft into delicious white wines. The 2021 Beaumont Family Chenin Blanc is a perfect example. The Bot River Ward lies southeast of Capetown, in a relatively remote area a few miles inland from the ocean. The cooling maritime breezes allow slow ripening and strong flavor development in the Chenin grapes. The Beaumont Chenin Blanc has an exotic nose of flowers, green apple, pear, pineapple and citrus. On the palate, the succulent, pure tropical fruit flavors are interwoven with green apple, pear and citrus tones. With its enchanting style and rich texture, the Beaumont Chenin Blanc is a delicious treat for near term drinking.
Beaumont Family Wines, Bot River (Walker Bay, South Africa) Chenin Blanc 2021
By Wayne Belding