The 2010 Bush Vines, Chenin Blanc from Zalze is still very youthful with fresh, floral aromas. Easy drinking with a touch of sweetness – it has 3.8 g/l residual sugar. 60% of the grapes were harvested in a slightly botrytised state to give richness, while 40% were harvested earlier to provide freshness and acidity. Pleasantly easy drinking at present – somewhat two dimensional but could gain additional complexity with a year or two in bottle. A sample – currently available in the UK through Waitrose@£6.49.
The Zalze is closed with a screwcap, which is a reminder that 10 years ago 16 Riesling producers in Australia's Clare Valley bottled their 2000 vintage in screwcap, provoking a revolution that continues to this day.
The Zalze is closed with a screwcap, which is a reminder that 10 years ago 16 Riesling producers in Australia's Clare Valley bottled their 2000 vintage in screwcap, provoking a revolution that continues to this day.
