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2 Brothers Chenin Blanc 2017
Grape Type Pronunciation: "shen-in blonk"
Primary flavours
Apple
Lemon
Nectarine
Pear
White Peach
Chamomile
Honey
Salt
Details
Ben Gould from Blind Corner has turned out a cracker with his most recent 2 Brothers Chenin Blanc. It is fermented mostly in stainless steel, with a small portion of barrel work for texture. There's loads of sweet pear and melon on the nose – a real ‘fruitiness’ to the aroma that is quite appealing. Plus also a little hint of a delicate florality – white daisy and jasmine. Light in body, high in acid, very zippy - the palate really takes hold and has real cut and starkness in its rapier-like acid structure. There's a tingly bath-salt/tonic water kind of thing on the finish as well. Easy drinking and fresh...really good stuff.

Ben Gould is a winemaker with a vision. But let's go back a step. To date, Ben has 18 vintages under his belt, but they aren't the easy vintages of a certain type of winemaker intergenerational royalty dictating orders to the those getting their hands dirty. Ben has done every level of job you could possibly think of when it comes to making wine. From handpicking grapes all the way to up to balancing. And his experience and hard work has paid off, as he has gradually worked his way into being one of the most important and influencial organic grapegrowers in Western Australia. Culminating in being named in the best of the best by the Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine in 2011. Most recently Ben has combined his passion for organic viticulture with financial nous, he and his wife Naomi, used crowdfunding to snap up a vineyard in the Margaret River region a few years back. The 50-acre vineyard in Quindalup, in northern Margaret River, will provide enough grapes for his entire range of organically-grown wines. Always looking for different varieties and techniques to play around with, Ben has experimented with wine-in-a-can, sparkling wines made from unusual varieties and a wide range of barrel aging. Expect more surprises from him in the future as he branches out into brewing and honey production!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Margaret River
country
Australia
Grape type
Chenin Blanc
Wine Maker
2 Brothers
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
State
WA
Pairing guide
When it comes to pairing wines with great quality Chenin Blanc like this one from 2 Brothers, there is a massive range of flavours and dishes to choose from. Nowadays, it’s highly fashionable to bring together Chenin Blanc with Cantonese food - there’s no doubt that takeaway favourites like sweet and sour pork work very well indeed with this wine. For something simpler, try pork chops with apple sauce, veal, turkey and roast chicken - all of these are going to work wonders on your palate. We’d also like to pair this one with smoked salmon, and sweet vegetables like squash and yam.
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Food
Fish
White Fish
Vietnamese
Shellfish
Thai Fish Cakes
Tastes
Crisp
Light
Moods
Excited
Creative
Seasons
Spring
Wine region
Margaret River, Australia
Located in the southwestern corner of Western Australia, the Margaret River wine region is a magical land of luscious wines and stunning landscapes. The region is known for producing top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other varieties that will make your taste buds dance with delight. It's well known for that staple of the Aussie wine scene, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends - aka Sem Sav! The Mediterranean climate and unique terroir of the region give the wines a one-of-a-kind character that will have you coming back for more. So why not grab a bottle (or two) from Margaret River and let the fun begin!
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