Sherrah Chenin Blanc 2023, McLaren Vale, AUD $25
Winemaker/owner Alex Sherrah has plenty of vintages around Australia and indeed the world ‘under his belt’ and he is now well and truly entrenched in McLaren Vale. Alex is playing with alternative varieties such as fiano and nero d’avola, as well as the more mainstream such as shiraz and grenache. Chenin blanc sits in the middle, neither alternative or mainstream (yet).
There’s a lovely combination of snappy acidity, citrus and layered, nutty oak here. It’s a most satisfying wine.
Lifted aromas of citrus pith, mineral, salt spray and white flowers. Textured and mouth-filling and with plenty of layers of flavour. Citrus and stone fruit are at play along with a complex, creamy nuttiness. The acidity has brightness and crunch and there’s a decent lick of phenolic grip. (Screwcap)
Score: 91 ★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 12.5%
Ageing: now to 2028
Food: pan-fried calamari with nuoc cham
Stockists: Sherrah Wines
This Article was originally published on The Real Review
