Mount Abora Koggelbos Chenin Blanc 2014
By Christian Eedes, 16 November 2016
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Not for the uninitiated.
The Koggelbos 2014 from Mount Abora, an oxidatively made Swartland Chenin, is pretty out there. Deep yellow in colour, the nose shows dried stone fruit, honey, a hint of earth and some leesy complexity. The palate is extraordinarily rich and flavourful (despite a relatively low alcohol of 13%) with nicely coated acidity. Lots to like but you wouldn’t necessarily call it “refined”. Wine Cellar price: R110 a bottle.
#WinemagRating: 92/100.
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