tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Stellenrust: Secrets & Lies Chenin Blanc 2023

9/20

tasted may 22, 2025

producer
Stellenrust
region
Stellenbosch, South Africa
vintage
2023
grapes
Chenin Blanc
style
white

clear, medium lemon

nose

intensitymedium(+)
developmentyouthful

aromas

Primary
green fruitcitrusstone fruitpungent spiceother

green fruit quincecitrus lemon zeststone fruit yellow peachpungent spice gingerother wet stones

Secondary
oak

oak toast

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
aciditymedium(+)
alcoholhigh
bodyfull
flavourpronounced
finishlong

conclusion

qualityoutstanding
readinesscan drink now but has potential for ageing