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2019 Mbali Chenin Blanc-Viognier
White Blend
- South Africa
- Western Cape
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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ellars Likes this wine: 88 points
July 26, 2021 - 88: Great QPR on this screw-top wine. The Viognier and Chemin Blanc perfectly balance each other for a light, not-too-sweet summer wine.
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Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine: 89 points
November 7, 2020 - The 21% Viognier gives this blend a surprising richness and viscosity, taking a Chenin Blanc to a very different level. Very nice.
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Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 points
June 25, 2020 - My first written review in 38 months, wow. Totally agree this is solid 86 point offering from Trader Joes. Starts off with a really deep golden color. The nose has ripe peach, honey, white flowers and lemon peel. Considerably thicker viscosity than most white wines. Rich, honeyed entry that is best when chilled. An overall impression of a little sweetness, that is capably countered with just enough acidity. Nice value for easy drinking, especially for Happy Hour.
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red freddy Likes this wine: 86 points
May 16, 2020 - A 79% Chenin blanc & 21% Viognier blend (13.0% abv) from South Africa available @ Trader Joe's.
Served @ 13c/55f with Chinese Crispy Duck & accompaniments. Pale yellow in the glass, Floral nose. Light-bodied, White Peach on the palate. medium acid, pleasant medium finish. Paired well with Chinese dishes. A Go-to white that has been consistently good over several vintages. 86 pts. -
Red Don Likes this wine: 86 points
August 15, 2019 - Like the 2018 vintage, this is a pleasant, inexpensive white blend (79% chenin blanc & 21% Viognier, 13.0% abv) from South Africa for everyday use or just casual sipping. A very good value at Trader Joe's.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2019
- Type White
- Producer Mbali
- Varietal White Blend
- Designation Chenin Blanc-Viognier
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Western Cape
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Code 6009675640683
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 19 (13%)
- Consumed 129 (87%)
Food Pairing
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