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False Bay Peacock Ridge Chenin Blanc 2012 Wine Review

False Bay Peacock Ridge Chenin Blanc 2012

False Bay Peacock Ridge Chenin Blanc 2012

Western Cape, South Africa

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2013-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: False Bay Wines

Agent: FWM Canada

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Very pleasant with mild aromas of white peach and pear, with some white melon. Dry and refreshing with a medium-bodied weight. Good aperitif or salad companion.

Chenin Blanc food pairings: spicy Thai chicken dish.

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This False Bay Peacock Ridge Chenin Blanc 2012 was reviewed on September 14, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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The 2012 was fermented using wild yeast to emphasize, to as great a degree as possible, the flavours of the vineyard itself. Fermentation took nine months, with a further month of lees ageing. The resulting wine possesses a buttery, toasty note with a bright mineral quality. The ripe fruit gives the wine an off-dry feel on the palate. Enjoy this as an aperitif. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Feb. 2013

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