2017 Vuurberg White

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  7/26/2020 - forceberry wrote: 91 Points

  A blend of Chenin Blanc (39%), Viognier (15%), Semillon (15%), Verdelho (12%), Roussanne (8%), Grenache Blanc (7%) and Chardonnay (2%). Wild fermented, aged in a combination of barriques and 400-l demi-muids (75% of the barrels were used, 25% new) 13,5% alcohol.
  
  Quite youthful, pale lime-green color. Somewhat restrained, freshly-fruited and subtly reductive nose at first, then slowly opening up to reveal aromas of fresh red apples, some pear, light waxy tones, a little bit of smoke, a vegetal hint of leafy greenness and a touch of tomato stalk. The wine is broad, somewhat oily and moderately full-bodied on the palate with quite intense flavors of apricots, some sweet oak spice, light creamy tones, a little bit of sweet nectarine, a hint of juicy golden apples and a sappy touch of herbal spice. The moderately high acidity keeps the wine nicely in balance and lends a little bit of freshness to the overall feel as well. The moderately long finish is ripe, juicy and slightly warm with intense flavors of sweet peaches and golden apples, some toasty notes of oak, light creamy tones, a little bit of grassy herbal character, a hint of exotic spices and a touch of cantaloupe.
  
  Although the wine exhibited some obviously oaky qualities, the woodier notes never once dominated the wine and the overall feel remained enjoyably balanced and quite fresh despite all the ripeness and wood. There is certainly quite a bit of richness and power here, but not without sense of harmony and precision. As a whole the wine felt very youthful and perhaps slightly disjointed, but there is quite a bit of potential here nevertheless. Most likely the wine just needs another 2-5 years in a cellar to get its game together. Good stuff already now, but going to be better with some age. Good value at 18€.

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