Advent Wine Jordan Bradgate Chenin Blanc
The third white wine out of the Advent box o’ wine yielded another import from South Africa – a Chenin Blanc. I’ve had this wine once or twice before and find it delightful. When the importer does a sale on it I usually buy one or two. And today I was so happy to have grabbed out this one as I have left over Indian food for dinner and suspect it will pair well with the wine.
Jordan Bradgate Chenin Blanc, 2017
From Stellenbosch, South Africa, this is actually a blend of 87% Chenin Blanc and 13% Sauvignon Blanc.
Appearance: bright lemon with pale green highlights
Alcohol: 13.5% abv
Nose: Love at first whiff! The nose here is very pretty with tree (pear) and tropical fruit (passion fruit), chamomile flowers, an raw hazelnuts.
Palate: Lean and dry with a medium body, nice acidity, and a pretty long finish. A bit weighty on the palate balanced by a nice spritz of effervescence. Aromas scented on the nose were joined on the palate by a hint of ginger with honeycomb and lanolin on the finish.