Peel Estate Chenin Blanc 1999 (Recommended)

Nice bright golden sheen, the nose was quite heady with a nutty character.The palate was rich and almost viscous in texture. This is very different from French or South African Chenin Blanc I've tried. Some sweet notes of honey and vanilla and then some more savoury nutty or avocado flavours on the back of the palate. A long spicey finish rounded off the wine well. I didn't expect to like this at all but it sat well with the oak. I tried it chilled and it was more bitter and crisp but left to warm up a little the richness really came forward. Surprisingly pleasing and quite interesting wine to try.