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Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2012 Wine Review

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2012

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2012

Western Cape W.O., South Africa

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2014-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Mulderbosch

Agent: Abcon International Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

This is a great example South African Chenin Blanc with seductive aromas of Asian pear and something I can only describe as black apricot. Oak imparts baked bread and wraps this wine beautifully. Baking spices on the finish of this exotically wonderful wine. Pair with mild curries.

Chenin Blanc food pairings: pizza, white fleshed fish, mild sausage, Greek salad, game.

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This Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2012 was reviewed on January 10, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 231001
  • $14.99 
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Reviews and Ratings

Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 84/100 with the following review:

Clear, lemon colour in the glass. Intense aromas of pineapple, mango, citrus, smoke, oak, and a funky greenery. Warming alcohol over the tropical fruit driven flavours. Medium+ acidity.Light-bodied. Long alcohol finish. Pair with shellfish, grilled tuna or salmon, herb encrusted chicken. Drink now.
Tasted: January 2015
Chenin Blanc is the great undiscovered, under-valued white wine of South Africa -- and the world. You must try this at least once in your life. This winery was established in 1989 and is part of the wine industry's conservation effort in South Africa. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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