5 A balanced and quite pleasing Chenin Blanc that offers both bright, fleshy fruit flavors and a delicately spicy, oak-driven backdrop. Ripe apple and pear notes mingle seamlessly with delicate almond and hazelnut toast accents, while hints of sweet baking spice remain through the lengthy finish. ——L.B.(11/1/2011)—— 90

Mineral, spicy oak, Cox apple, gooseberry and savoury bouquet. Nice texture and concentration with some spicy oak alongside the apple and citrus fruit. Alc: 13.5%.