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Natte Valleij Axle Chenin Blanctext
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Natte Valleij Axle Chenin Blanc 2019

Darling, Coastal Region, South AfricaFrom cinsault-centric Alex Milner, this is a delish Darling chenin from old dry farmed bush vines, planted in 1985. After a native ferment, this spent 9 months in neutral oak prior to bottling. A creamy flow of quince, yellow apples, white honey glides along a waxen palate, coming across much weightier than the 12 degrees would suggest, and finishing with a dollop of sunsweetened orchard fruits and pithy tangerine.Tasted: 16 June 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
BC$33.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Natte ValleijDistributors: Sur Lie
Grape: Chenin BlancCSPC: 218969UPC: 626990391777