Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Smellls great, tastes fatty.
Smellls great, tastes fatty.
Jul 7th, 2022Wow. Sweet spicy ginger, chamomile, black tea, rose/lychee, diacetyl (butter), lemon, apple. Med body and med+ acidity. I tasted this blind initially and was struggling between a super manipulated gewurztraminer (unlikely) or a viognier. The acid was too high for Gewurztraminer and the rose/lychee & chamomile notes (which I think typify Gewurzt) not intense enough. This wasn’t exactly in line with Viogniers I’ve had either but I haven’t had enough to be sure and some characteristics (rose/lychee, spicy ginger, diacetyl and structure) reminded me of an oaked Vigonier picked at the perfect time (when it has good acidity and flavor). I absolutely did not expect it to be a Chardonnay! Sort of wondering if these characteristics are typical for South African (or Stellenbosch) Chardonnays. Very complex. Excellent wine.
Wow. Sweet spicy ginger, chamomile, black tea, rose/lychee, diacetyl (butter), lemon, apple. Med body and med+ acidity. I tasted this blind initially and was struggling between a super manipulated gewurztraminer (unlikely) or a viognier. The acid was too high for Gewurztraminer and the rose/lychee & chamomile notes (which I think typify Gewurzt) not intense enough. This wasn’t exactly in line with Viogniers I’ve had either but I haven’t had enough to be sure and some characteristics (rose/lychee, spicy ginger, diacetyl and structure) reminded me of an oaked Vigonier picked at the perfect time (when it has good acidity and flavor). I absolutely did not expect it to be a Chardonnay! Sort of wondering if these characteristics are typical for South African (or Stellenbosch) Chardonnays. Very complex. Excellent wine.
Nov 12th, 2023Citronella and lemongrass, vanilla, apple and honey
Citronella and lemongrass, vanilla, apple and honey
Apr 10th, 2023
Lovely S African Wine, with Stefanie & Andrew, on Virgin Cruise!
Lovely S African Wine, with Stefanie & Andrew, on Virgin Cruise!
Dec 28th, 2022
Like the story behind this wine. Female owned winery. Light citrus-like flavor with slight fruit notes- peach. One reviewer said crisp, I agree.
Like the story behind this wine. Female owned winery. Light citrus-like flavor with slight fruit notes- peach. One reviewer said crisp, I agree.
Dec 4th, 2021
Nose of citrus. Just a touch of vanilla and peach flower followed by lime and tropical fruits. A touch of grassiness. Medium acidity. Crisp. Not your fathers chardonnay. I like that.
Nose of citrus. Just a touch of vanilla and peach flower followed by lime and tropical fruits. A touch of grassiness. Medium acidity. Crisp. Not your fathers chardonnay. I like that.
Aug 1st, 2020
Needed a little time but very enjoyable
Needed a little time but very enjoyable
May 22nd, 2018
Lovely Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch. Note, I had the red, not the Chardonnay.
Lovely Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch. Note, I had the red, not the Chardonnay.
Dec 29th, 2017
