What score does Chenin Blanc receive?

Chenin Blanc by Cape Heights receives an aggregate community score of 62.1/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Chenin Blanc taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Chenin Blanc cost?

Pricing for Chenin Blanc varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Chenin Blanc?

Chenin Blanc pairs well with Shellfish, Spicy Food, Lean Fish, Soft Cheese.

White

Chenin Blanc

Item: Chenin Blanc
Rating: 62.1
Author: 50 Best Wines

Cape Heights · Western Cape, South Africa

62.1

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.45/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	173	3.45/5
2020	173	3.45/5
2019	173	3.45/5
2018	173	3.45/5
2017	173	3.45/5

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 62.1 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.