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Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017 Wine Review

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017

Coastal Region W.O., South Africa

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2021-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Bellingham

Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Love this South African Chenin Blanc! Beautifully balanced with lush ripe pear, hay and pastry flavours on the palate and food-friendly acidity. Chenin Blanc wine grapes were sourced from several different vineyards in Durbanville, Darling, Stellenbosch and Swartland from old vines Chenin Blanc. Good now, better in 2021 to mellow.

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This Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017 was reviewed on June 26, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Bellingham The Bernard Series 2017 Chenin Blanc, luxurious and tasty produced from 40-year-old bush vines with ripe apple, pear, brioche and toasty hazelnut flavours finishing long and savoury with clean mineral flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. - Community Wine Reviews

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