Ken Forrester 2009 T Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)

Country: South Africa / Stellenbosch
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Winery: Ken Forrester / T Noble Late Harvest

A stunning and inviting dessert wine that exhibits the superb balance that Chenin Blanc can lend to the style. Honeyed peach and apricot notes abound, with spicy accents of ginger, clove-spiked orange and toast. The mouth is lush and slightly viscous, but the racy acidity provides good cut. This ends with a long, spice-driven finish. Delicious now, but it should age for another five years.