Windance Estate Glen Valley Chenin Blanc 2025 scores 90 points
The Real Review awarded the Margaret River wine four stars, ranked it fifth among 17 Australian Chenin Blancs from the 2025 vintage, and designated it Top Rank and Top Value.
Rating and tasting profile
The Real Review gave Windance Estate Glen Valley Chenin Blanc 2025 a score of 90 points and four stars. Priced at AUD 28 and sealed with a screwcap, the Margaret River wine has 12.5% alcohol. The reviewer described a bright lemon-yellow appearance, with aromas of lime zest, crushed chalk and gardenia.1
The palate was assessed as taut and fresh, combining vivid citrus fruit with saline and chalk-like mineral qualities through the mid-palate. A slight sweetness was balanced by acidity, producing tension and momentum before a refreshing finish.1
Ranking, vineyard and service
The wine placed fifth out of 17 Australian Chenin Blancs from the 2025 vintage and received both Top Rank and Top Value designations. The recommended drinking window runs from now until 2032.1
Windance Estate’s vineyard at Yallingup is certified biodynamic by Demeter. Sheep and guinea fowl are used in pest management, while a complete cover crop is maintained to support soil health.1
The suggested food pairing is chargrilled marron with brown butter and capers. The listed retailers are Windance Estate Wines and DeVine Cellars in Perth, with online availability in Australia.1
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