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Critics Ratings

'The 2019 Mev. Kirsten, which is pure Stellenbosch Chenin, is taut and precise on the nose, displaying a similar marine influence as the Kokerboom, plus touches of fern and lanolin. The saline, slightly nutty palate is supremely well balanced with a killer line of acidity and touches of sour lemon on the aftertaste. This deserves 4-5 years in bottle, as it has huge potential. A quite brilliant wine from guru Sadie.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 96/100 (Apr 2021)

'Recent investment of time & labour in SA's oldest chenin block, in Stellenbosch, is paying dividends. 2019 serene, elegant, with seamless aromatic layers, apple blossom, white peach. Beautifully textured too, dense & silky, lit by electrifying acidity. 'Give this wine time' begs the team. Mesmerising, complete. Probably the best to date.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 5* (98/100)

'There's only one foudre of this celebrated Chenin Blanc in 2019, alas, sourced from the oldest vineyard of the variety in the Cape. Now made in a more reductive, focused style than was the case in the early vintages, this has peach and pear fruit, subtle wood, effortless concentration, stony tension and palate length. Give it time to open up in the glass. 2022-29' - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2020, 95/100

'From Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc. The merest hint of honeysuckle before naartjie, yellow peach plus subtle notes of bees' wax and fresh bread. The palate is powerful but supremely well balanced - impressive fruit concentration is matched by a good line of acidity before a savoury finish. Seems a little more reined in than previous vintages which serves it well.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100 (Feb 2021)