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JC Wickens Wines "Swerwer" Swartland Chenin Blanc 2018
95
Tim Atkin
92
Our Score
(9/2020) There is something very special about this Chenin Blanc. It could be that the vineyards are situated on South Africa's Paardeberg Mountain, an until recently unknown region whose status winemaker Jasper Wickens seems hell-bent on elevating one vintage at a time. Or maybe it's the combination of hand-harvested old bush vines on granite soil and his use of whole bunch press, wild yeast fermentation and maturation on the lees in old French wood. Or it could be the simple fact that you're tasting an incredibly balanced Chenin Blanc that comes from outside the Loire Valley! As the cork is popped, heavenly aromas of orchard fruit, stone fruit and a touch of herbality will keep you swirling the wine to release the symphony of scents. The palate is focused with pronounced fruit, minerality and honey leading to a lovely lingering finish. The silky texture and great acidity make this quality Chenin Blanc the Swiss Army Knife of white wine. Try it with a buttery chicken dish, smoked salmon or, our personal favorite, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Delicious!
(9/2020) There is something very special about this Chenin Blanc. It could be that the vineyards are situated on South Africa's Paardeberg Mountain, an until recently unknown region whose status winemaker Jasper Wickens seems hell-bent on elevating one vintage at a time. Or maybe it's the combination of hand-harvested old bush vines on granite soil and his use of whole bunch press, wild yeast fermentation and maturation on the lees in old French wood. Or it could be the simple fact that you're tasting an incredibly balanced Chenin Blanc that comes from outside the Loire Valley! As the cork is popped, heavenly aromas of orchard fruit, stone fruit and a touch of herbality will keep you swirling the wine to release the symphony of scents. The palate is focused with pronounced fruit, minerality and honey leading to a lovely lingering finish. The silky texture and great acidity make this quality Chenin Blanc the Swiss Army Knife of white wine. Try it with a buttery chicken dish, smoked salmon or, our personal favorite, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Delicious!
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for JC Wickens Wines "Swerwer" Swartland Chenin Blanc 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 22 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
A.A. Badenhorst "The Curator" Swartland White Blend 2019
88
Our Score
(11/2020) What a versatile and affordable bottle this longtime Vin Chicago favorite is! A yummy blend composed primarily of nicely dry Chenin Blanc, complimented by unoaked Chardonnay and Viognier for flair. We think this vintage leans a bit more crisp than previous iterations, and the end result is a delicious citrus-drenched cornucopia of stone-fruit and melon. It's lovely juice, and the type of wine we've always championed as the type to choose when you need a volume of wine to please a broad swath of white wine tastes - everybody will like this!
(11/2020) What a versatile and affordable bottle this longtime Vin Chicago favorite is! A yummy blend composed primarily of nicely dry Chenin Blanc, complimented by unoaked Chardonnay and Viognier for flair. We think this vintage leans a bit more crisp than previous iterations, and the end result is a delicious citrus-drenched cornucopia of stone-fruit and melon. It's lovely juice, and the type of wine we've always championed as the type to choose when you need a volume of wine to please a broad swath of white wine tastes - everybody will like this!
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for A.A. Badenhorst "The Curator" Swartland White Blend 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 41 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 41 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
A.A. Badenhorst "The Curator" Swartland Red Blend 2019
When we first sampled this wine, after leaving it to aerate in our glass, we were SURE we'd been advanced in our flight to a good quality Crozes-Hermitage at nearly three times this price. Nope, this is just that good - amnd should be your absolute go-to house wine at this sizzling price!
89
Our Score
(11/2020) "What happens when you take one of South Africa's top wine makers and task him with making a value oriented wine? This! Sourced from old vine vineyards in Swartland, this blend of Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvedre is aged entirely in concrete tanks and delivers a wine that drinks well above its humble price. Dark berry, plum, smoked meat, leather and an array of spices lead off the complex aromatics. The palate is a mix of red and black fruits, licorice, leather and spice. There is an underlying earthiness adding complexity, finishing with light tannins. This would be an excellent pairing with smoked meat, grilled short ribs or a wild mushroom pasta."
(11/2020) "What happens when you take one of South Africa's top wine makers and task him with making a value oriented wine? This! Sourced from old vine vineyards in Swartland, this blend of Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvedre is aged entirely in concrete tanks and delivers a wine that drinks well above its humble price. Dark berry, plum, smoked meat, leather and an array of spices lead off the complex aromatics. The palate is a mix of red and black fruits, licorice, leather and spice. There is an underlying earthiness adding complexity, finishing with light tannins. This would be an excellent pairing with smoked meat, grilled short ribs or a wild mushroom pasta."
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for A.A. Badenhorst "The Curator" Swartland Red Blend 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 17 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
