Spier 2020/2021 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 750ml

The 2020 "21 Gables" Chenin Blanc entices with a nuanced interplay of weight and sweet oak spices alongside sweet citrus and a soft nuttiness. The nose lingers with notes of yellow apples and nuts. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is fresh, juicy and rounded, with a rich, ripe and tightly wound character. It's simply delightful.

Score: 90 points -- Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate, 2024

This is showing ripe yellow fruit like mangoes and nectarines alongside pie crust and buttered toast. Rich, creamy and full-bodied, with excellent concentration and length. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Score: 92 points -- Claire Nesbitt, jamesscukling.com, 2023