2010 Rudera, De Tradisie Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Rudera Wines
Rudera Wines is a boutique wine producer in South Africa specialising in Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon since 1999. The De Tradisie is an elegant, barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc, made in a dry, refreshing style and for us in the Berry Bros. & Rudd Fine wine team was one of two great examples of South African Chenin Blanc.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is an important white grape variety planted in the Anjou-Saumur and Touraine regions of the Loire Valley and the most widely planted varietal grape in South Africa.
In the Loire it produces high quality dry wines in Savenniéres, and luscious sweet, dessert wines in Coteaux du Layon, Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume. In Vouvray and Montlouis it can be dry, medium dry, or sweet, and still or sparkling. Whether dry or sweet, the best Loire Chenin Blancs possess marvellously concentrated rich, honeyed fruit together with refreshingly vibrant acidity. It is Chenin Blanc's high acidity that enable the wines to age so well.
In South Africa Chenin Blanc is easier to grow and is prized for its versatility. It is used as a cheap blending option with Chardonnay, Colombard, and Muscat but also bottled unblended. The best producers keep their yields low and produce impressive mouthfilling wines.
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On the nose, citrus, peach and an attractive burnt matchstick characteristic. The palate displays pure fruit, lemon-like acidity and carefully judged oak before a long, dry “grape skin like” finish. A great example of a true South African Chenin Blanc. Dry and assertive in style with clean lines throughout.
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