Survivor Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2019

“Go big or go home,” seems to have been the thinking behind the Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2019 under the Survivor label from Overhex. From Swartland grapes, 80% of the wine underwent spontaneous fermentation and maturation in new oak, the remainder inoculated in older oak.

The nose shows a top note of honeysuckle before peach, apricot, pineapple, vanilla and spice while the palate is rich and thick textured with well-integrated acidity, the finish gently savoury (alcohol: 14%). It’s old fashioned in its opulent styling but entirely seamless and will impress many. Price: R290 a bottle.

CE’s rating: 91/100.

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