Once again Tim Atkin MW shows what a sound wine commentator he is, this time in Off Licence News 16th January 2009 in an article called A taste of South Africa's future.
'More Semillon please
The one grape I'd like to see more of in South Africa is Semillon, which used to be the dominant cultivar in the Cape in the 19th Century. On the plus side, the variety that replaced it, Chenin Blanc, is South Africa's most individual white grape, even if it is under-valued both at home and internationally.
The top Chenins from the likes of Jean Dancel, Ken Forrester, De Trafford, Raats, Spice Route, Sadie Family, Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards and Teddy Hall are some of the glories of the New World. I'd even go as far as to say that Chenin is what the Cape does best.'
The top Chenins from the likes of Jean Dancel, Ken Forrester, De Trafford, Raats, Spice Route, Sadie Family, Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards and Teddy Hall are some of the glories of the New World. I'd even go as far as to say that Chenin is what the Cape does best.'
