Rustenberg

Stellenbosch Chardonnay

9.0156 ratings
8.916 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.7

Medium pale yellow. Nice notes of oak on the nose, butterscotch and light fruits. Light plus acidity (4.5/10) and light to light plus body. Can sense the age on this Chardonnay. Similar notes on the palate with the oaky influence and a touch of citrus. Medium finish. Drink now

Medium pale yellow. Nice notes of oak on the nose, butterscotch and light fruits. Light plus acidity (4.5/10) and light to light plus body. Can sense the age on this Chardonnay. Similar notes on the palate with the oaky influence and a touch of citrus. Medium finish. Drink now

Feb 9th, 2018
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.3

Pretty awesome for the price.

Pretty awesome for the price.

Jul 21st, 2017
James Forsyth

Viscous, buttery, vanilla, pineapple and pear, this just above average South African Chardonnay went nicely with some just above average sushi.

Viscous, buttery, vanilla, pineapple and pear, this just above average South African Chardonnay went nicely with some just above average sushi.

Jul 12th, 2017
Allison Lyzenga

medium gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, peach, butter, oak, toast, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very rich and creamy, well balanced, well made, very good

medium gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, peach, butter, oak, toast, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very rich and creamy, well balanced, well made, very good

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2020
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9.1

This stunning South African Chardonnay offers alluring aromas of fresh peach, ginger, quinine and nutty vanillin oak. It’s glyceral-smooth in the mouth, showing a hint of exotic ripeness to its plush but lively stone and citrus fruit, marzipan and mineral flavors. (ST)

This stunning South African Chardonnay offers alluring aromas of fresh peach, ginger, quinine and nutty vanillin oak. It’s glyceral-smooth in the mouth, showing a hint of exotic ripeness to its plush but lively stone and citrus fruit, marzipan and mineral flavors. (ST)

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2017
Gordon Walker

Absolute butter bomb, like licking the floors of a movie theater. Oily and vinyl

Absolute butter bomb, like licking the floors of a movie theater. Oily and vinyl

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2014
Pierpaolo Petrassi MW

Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.0

New vintage of a top Cape Chardonnay from this brilliant producer. Subtle use of new oak balances the wine's rich fruit and the finish is harmonious and refreshing. 2015

New vintage of a top Cape Chardonnay from this brilliant producer. Subtle use of new oak balances the wine's rich fruit and the finish is harmonious and refreshing. 2015

Jun 18th, 2016
Byron Loflin

A world class Chardonnay

A world class Chardonnay

Dec 27th, 2014
Peter van den Besselaar

Nice wine, lots of oak, for me to much

Nice wine, lots of oak, for me to much

Dec 2nd, 2014
Jade Hallett

40%new oak

40%new oak

Oct 14th, 2014