http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/dining/reviews/south-african-chenin-blancs-arent-what-they-used-to-be-wines-of-the-times.html?ref=topics&_r=0
This article is a follow up of the other article I posted before. It talks about how Chenin Blancs are not what they used to be five years ago.
That was an interesting read. And just as the tasters were left speculating, I too got into speculation. Could it be that the tasters have changed during the five year period, could it be the quality controllers who have changed, could it be a bumper vintage, could it be the corking from cork to screw-top, or could it be the change in Wine & Spirit Board of South Africa, “which verifies that the claims made on the label regarding origin, vintage and grape variety are true. From the 2010 vintage, a new seal for South African wines was introduced, which traces the wine from vine to bottle. The seal is a world first, and certifies a wine’s integrity as well as sustainability.”
I too was left speculating.