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97
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Shanteh Wale
White
Classification
Chenin Blanc
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, McLaren Vale
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Following the heights of the 2022 vintage the 2023 is leading the charge once again for a modern linear style of Chenin Blanc. This 2023 throwing out lifted perfume of Calla lily, fresh linen and yellow grapefruit pith. There is hulled almonds and raw cashew cream, kefir acidity and a coconut water freshness. Wet stone, crystal melon and white rind cheese. It has an exfoliating, almost gritty sensation that adds further dimension and texture. A long extended flavour palate hits the nail on the head for the moreish, drinkable quality its gaining a reputation for. Drink now with steamed clams and ginger sauce."
- Shanteh Wale
Tasting Notes
An expressive and florally attractive Chenin from some super-old vines in Blewitt Springs.
The MMAD Chenin Blanc is rich and ripe, with a youthful nose but the solid structure that comes from old vines.
The Chenin vines are the "babies" of the MMAD vineyard, planted in 1964. Those decades of growth help to explain the complexities on offer. The other explanation is the diversity of winemaking techniques: whole bunches pressed to French oak puncheons, and crushed fruit fermented in concrete with some skin contact.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity