Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2021 Bodegas Cuevas green ginger and crushed stones

green ginger and crushed stones on the nose

firm tannins and a lovely finish

in spite of the wine’s youth

This wine shows the generous richness of the vintage while restraining it with fine tannins and pure black-currant acidity

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2021 Bodegas Cuevas green ginger and crushed stonesThe grapes for this distinctive Chenin Blanc are hand picked from characterful and genuinely unique old bush vines specifically blended from Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Darling. It features vibrant tropical fruit flavours with hints of honey and oak spice on the finish. 93 Pts Tim Atkin