What score does Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc receive?

Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc by First Cape receives an aggregate community score of 61.4/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc taste like?

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

How much does Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc cost?

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

What food pairs well with Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc?

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

Key Facts

Producer: First Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Country: South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Type: White
Alcohol: 13.0%

White

Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc

Item: Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc
Rating: 61.4
Author: 50 Best Wines

First Cape · Breede River Valley, South Africa

Special Cuvée Bush Chenin Blanc by First Cape is a good white from Breede River Valley, South Africa, made from Chenin Blanc, rated 3.37/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 61.4/100, it represents Breede River Valley's white winemaking tradition.

61.4

Aggregate Score

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

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.37/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 61.4/100 based on 85 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

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Why This Score?

This wine's score of 61.4 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.