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Anima Chenin Blanc 2017

Avondale, Paarl, South Africa

Avondale
Paarl South Africa
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Grilled turbot, smoked salmon with fennel, roasted chicken

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The word anima refers to the vital life force or soul.  Our ethos “Terra Est Vita” – Soil is Life, is our acknowledgement that for us, soul animates everything on earth, from the minerals, through plants and animals to humans.  We’ve called our Chenin Blanc Anima, because the lively minerals of Avondale’s soils give this wine its own delicious, spirited character and extraordinary finesse.

Anima’s Emblem – This Tree of Life is a modern rend...

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color

Light and Green-Yellow

ending

Long, Flavorful and Lingering

flavors

Apricot, Smoky, Mineral, Citrus, White fruits and Floral

nose

Intense, Complex, Fresh and Refined

taste

Average in Acidity, Perfectly balanced, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Harmonious, Elegant, Fresh and Dry

Verdict

Intelligent and Sophisticated

Written Notes

Bright, green-yellow colour. Refined and aromatic nose which is a bit closed still. Some ripe apples, orange blossom and ripe lemon. Dry, silky texture with solid chalky minerality and oily structure. Vivid acidity and concentrated mouthfeel with refined fruit intensity with savoury orange peel finish. A charming wine that shows its high quality by being extremely enjoyable at the room teperature.This wine will evolve and age in bottle for next 10-15 years, but is fabulously enjoyable already. If served now, decant for 30 minutes and serve at 10-12°C. Great companion to smoked fish, grilled white meats, and sauteed seafood, but don't need food to please. JL 90p (3/2021)

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Origin

Klein-Drakenstein, Paarl

Grapes

100% Chenin Blanc

Drinking temperature

10-12C
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