David & Nadia, Hoe-Steen Chenin Blanc Vintage:2023 lively and taut with loads

lively and taut with loads of earthy/savory layers and great length

I suspect that this will not be the case for too much longer

culminating in a stupendously long finish that offers intense minerality

) of micro-vinifications in every vintage

A pure nose of Granny Smith apples

David & Nadia, Hoe-Steen Chenin Blanc Vintage:2023 lively and taut with loadsThe 2022 Hoe Steen Chenin Blanc comes from a vineyard of clay soils over limestone, with a south facing aspect that is among the last to ripen. The nose is open knit and expressive with layers of wet stone and spicy lemon skin. Medium bodied, the palate is balanced with good acidity before ending with a fresh, clean finish. It's delightful, but I still prefer the 2021 vintage.