What score does The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc receive?

The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc by The Grinder receives an aggregate community score of 64.1/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc taste like?

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

How much does The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc cost?

Pricing for The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc?

The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc pairs well with Shellfish, Spicy Food, Lean Fish, Soft Cheese.

White

The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Item: The Wild Olive Old Vine Chenin Blanc
Rating: 64.1
Author: 50 Best Wines

The Grinder · Coastal Region, South Africa

64.1

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)3.55/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	141	3.55/5
2020	141	3.55/5
2019	141	3.55/5
2018	141	3.55/5
2017	141	3.55/5

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 64.1 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.