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Ken Forrester Workhorse Chenin 2011 £7.99
Marks & Spencer
Winemaker and winery: Ken Forrester
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Viticulture/Vinification: The grapes are hand harvested and then cold soaked to settle prior to vigorous yeast fermentation at 14°C. The grape must is then left to ferment on the lees for 3 months. The wine has a small fraction of oak ageing.
Availability: 210 stores
Creamy nose. Bright, but with a little chenin wet wool. Tart, bright and lovely.  This is really good stuff. Lasts and lasts, in a vibrant and lovely way. VG
14.0% vol.

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Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2011 £10.99
Marks & Spencer
Winemaker and winery: Jeff Grier, Villiera Wines
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape of South Africa.
Viticulture/Vinification: Fully ripe fruit from 3 vineyards is picked with about 5% botrytis infection. The settled juice is fermented in 225l French oak barrels (50% and 50% 2nd fill).
The first component is treated with limited SO2 and malolactic fermentation is allowed while the balance is kept fresher and malolactic is prevented.
Availability: 230 stores

Deep, deep golden colour. On the nose there’s very definitely ripe fruit. The oak isn’t obvious, but the aroma really draws you in. This has a beautiful, oily texture. Heavy and serious.  Great dinner party wine. Not overtly oaky but with great complexity. Lovely.
14.0 % vol.

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