Hoe-Steen, Chenin Blanc, Swartland
    David & Nadia

    Hoe-Steen, Chenin Blanc, Swartland,

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    David & Nadia, Hoe-Steen, Chenin Blanc, Swartland, 2018

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    David & Nadia, Hoe-Steen, Chenin Blanc, Swartland, 2018

    Clay and iron soils. The deepest that they work with. A 2 hectare vineyard planted in 1968, west of Malmesbury towards Darling. Full bodied, richly textured yet succulent with a core of apple, dried herbs and honeysuckle. A wine of breadth and texture, but with poise and focus too – long, energetic, it creeps up on you and keeps going. Nothing overblown, just true to the soil and concentration of the vineyard.

    ABV:
    13.94%
    94/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2022 Chenin Blanc Hoë-Steen comes from ferrous soils on limestone; these vines planted in 1968 tend to be late ripening. It has a wonderful nose with a subtle reduction, real tension and focus, oddly reminiscent of a Coche Meursault! The palate is fresh and vibrant, quite tangy on the entry with a waxy texture, then becoming more linear and taut towards the minerally finish. Excellent.
    Date Reviewed:
    11/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2025 - 2043

    specifications

    country:
    South Africa
    region:
    Swartland
    Appellation:
    Swartland
    Producer:
    David & Nadia
    style:
    White Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Chenin Blanc
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.