Delicious and decadent while simultaneoulsy restrained and balanced, this is a gorgeous Chenin that offers a little bit of everything: ripe fruit, floral character and sweet spice. Fresh nectarine, rich fig and softly honeyed melon fill the nose and medium-weight mouth. There’s a clean, acidic lift to the finish that transitions into notes of orange blossom and ginger root. ——L.B.(11/1/2011)—— 91