ready-improve2017 The Sadie Family Wines, Skurfberg, Ouwingerdreeks, Swartland

The 2017 Skurfberg is 100% Chenin Blanc from a 1.5-hectare parcel planted between 1940 and 1955 and was fermented and aged in old foudres. It has a very sophisticated bouquet of Japanese yuzu, mirabelle, a little honeysuckle and a light turpentine scent. The palate is beautifully balanced with perfect acidity, veins of stem ginger and a touch of curry leaf fanning out wonderfully on the finish along with hints of white peach and melon. This is one of the standouts from Eben this year. - 96 pts Neal Martin, Vinous 

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   [] Neil Martin:: 96/100

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