TASTING NOTES FOR Fat Bastard Chenin Blanc South Africa 2025

🍷 Appearance
Bright pale gold with fresh straw-yellow highlights. Clear and vibrant in the glass, suggesting richness while retaining plenty of freshness.

👃 Aromas
Generous and expressive, with ripe yellow peach, apple and quince complemented by touches of honey, citrus and subtle vanilla.

👅 Palate
Rich and flavoursome, delivering juicy peach, ripe apple and quince across the palate. Honeyed fruit and a gentle vanilla character add depth, balanced beautifully by lively, zippy acidity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium to full-bodied with a smooth, generous mouthfeel. Fresh acidity provides excellent balance, leading to a lingering finish with tangy citrus and lime notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A bold and generous South African Chenin Blanc that combines ripe fruit richness with refreshing acidity. Full of character, yet approachable and easy to enjoy.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with roast chicken, seared scallops with lemon butter, grilled seafood, salmon, creamy pasta dishes or lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A terrific example of the generous Fat Bastard style. Ripe peach, apple, quince and honeyed richness are kept beautifully fresh by lively acidity. A flavoursome, versatile Chenin Blanc that delivers plenty of character and drinking pleasure.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷