Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2018

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Trent Mayers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is known as “Steen”. It's quite aromatic and verges on full bodied with apricot, lemon, waxiness, and vanilla that peaks out from behind the fruit. Same true on the palate with some herb and a longish finish. Good Chenin at a good price point. I’d try this with shrimp or other rich seafood. 3.5+ stars out of 5.

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Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2018, Paarl W.O., South Africa: Bellingham's Homestead Series The Old Orchards is a dry, full-bodied Chenin Blanc produced from 25-year-old Paarl bush vines. Vibrant and delicious with ripe red apple, Canary melon and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Delicious now, but can easily hold for another three years. Pair with crab cakes. Drink: 2020-2022. 484055 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 93/100. February 26, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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