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SOLD OUTAvondale 2015 Chenin Blanc
Featured in our International Wine of the Month Club
- Anima
- South Africa
- Silver Medal — Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)
- Exclusive Import — Gold Medal Wine Club
- Appellation
- Paarl, South Africa
- Grapes
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Aged
- 12 months in oak
The word 'Anima' refers to the vital life force or soul. Avondale's ethos "Terra Est Vita" - Soil is Life - follows their belief that the soil breathes life and soul into their wines. This Chenin Blanc is named 'Anima' because the lively minerals of Avondale's soils give this wine its own delicious, spirited character and extraordinary finesse. Avondale's Anima has a nose that develops intriguingly in the glass with notes of winter melon, pineapple, lime and a hint of honey that confirms the elegance and fullness of this softly wooded, supple wine. The palate is dense with fresh fruit flavors of gooseberry, quince and peach, are harmonizing together with the soulful minerality that gives this wine its name.
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette
Taste the lively acidity of a Chenin Blanc from your wine deliveries as it interacts wonderfully with the mineral aspects of the oysters and the tart/sweet aspects of the mignonette.
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Grilled Argentinian Red Shrimp
Delicious marinated and grilled shrimp - Argentina style! Pair this with a glass (or two) of a crisp Chenin Blanc from your recent International Wine Club subscription.
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Insalata Caprese
Crisp and easy, this fresh caprese salad is an instant hit. Fresh ingredients is key to this recipe! Try pairing it with Ballentine's 2007 Chardonnay.
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