Avondale, Paarl (Western Cape, South Africa) 2019

 This is a fantastic value!  Jonty’s Ducks Pekin White is a superb Chenin Blanc from the Paarl appellation in South Africa.  The vines are grown organically and are tended to by a flock of ducks which have a taste for the snails that can damage the vines.  The 2019 Jonty’s Ducks Chenin Blanc is aged in large oak barrels and gains complexity from extended lees aging.  The wine is a concentrated, pure and exciting white that expresses the breadth and depth of fine South African Chenin.  The nose is forward and complex with scents of ripe pear, grapefruit, honeysuckle, pineapple, vanilla and lemon zest.  On the palate the layers of luscious pear, citrus, and tropical fruits are interwoven hints of peach, vanilla and spice.  The rich and creamy texture of the wine reflects the high quality of the fruit.  If you love good Chenin, stock up on this one.