Chenin & Pinotage
Timed Online Auction, 4 - 11 September 2023
Chenin & Pinotage
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About this Item
After nearly two decades at Tokara’s helm, Miles Mossop had the time to fine-tune his own brand. Miles Mossop Wines was established in 2004 with the vision to create wines unique in character, expressing the true nature of South Africa and the sites from which the grapes are sourced. It is a family business with Miles Mossop as winemaker and viticulturist including wines that are named after Miles and Samantha Mossop's three children.
The grapes for the Chenin Blanc are sourced from two old bush vine vineyards planted in granite soils in the Swartland on the north eastern side of the Paardeberg.
- Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2019 - Silver Medal
Critics Ratings
'68% Chenin Blanc, 13% Clairette Blanche, 13% Verdelho and 6% Viognier, grapes from the Swartland and Voor Paardeberg. A gorgeous nose showing white and yellow fruit, flowers and herbs. The palate is exceptionally vivid – lovely fruit purity, zippy acidity with just a touch of phenolic grip on the finish. A wine of great precision, the different components combining seamlessly.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.com, 97/100 (Sep 2019)
‘Even more complex that Miles Mossop's Saskia-Jo bottling, partly because it contains some Verdelho and Viognier as well as Chenin Blanc and Clairette Blanche, this completed its malolactic fermentation but remains wonderfully fresh and harmonious. Long, floral and well balanced with peach, pear and citrus fruit and a hint of vanilla spice. 2019-24’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 95/100
‘Aromatic chenin-led blend (also clairette, verdelho, viognier) from Swartland & Voor Paardeberg continues to impress. 2016 seamless, structured, with complex flavours in harmony.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)
‘An alluring, graceful white, with a silky texture coating the palate, while vibrant acidity pierces the lemon, verbena and yellow plum flavors. Mineral and hazelnut accents add to the complexity. A salty aftertaste lingers. Focused and well-structured. Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Verdelho and Viognier. Drink now through 2027.’ – Wine Spectator, 91/100 (May 2020)
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