
2018 David & Nadia "Hoë-Steen" Chenin Blanc Swartland
95
Vinous
Review Date: 10/2019The 2018 Hoë-Steen is predominantly Chenin Blanc, planted toward Darling on deep iron-clay soils and usually picked after the reds. The vines were planted in 1968. This has a more stony bouquet than the Skaliekop, a very slight nutty/smoky note emanating from a few Palomino vines. The palate is just superb. It is supremely well defined with a lovely lock of salinity that runs from start to finish. There is tangible energy to this wine, which displays a hint of tangerine and even menthol toward the finish. Superb. (NM)
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Decanter
Review Date: 07/2019
Planted in 1968, this low-density 2ha vineyard west of Malmesbury, on the road towards Darling, is sited on deep clay-dominated, iron-rich soils. A massal selection of predominantly Chenin (known locally as 'Steen'), it also features a handful of Cape Riesling, False Pedro, Palomino, Sémillon and Clairette vines. South-facing, it's arranged on several small terraces. This is a denser expression compared to the other two single-vineyard Chenins, with rich baked apple and a pithy grapefruit undercurrent. It has a nice texture and subtle frame of oak, with a finish of vinyl, wax and white flowers. (JB)
Product Details
Origin: South Africa
Type/Varietal: Chenin Blanc
SKU: #2001510

