Takuan von Arnim

Haute Cabrière Franschhoek Chardonnay Pinot Noir

9.0121 ratings

8.95 pro ratings

Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

8.6

16/20 (89/100)

16/20 (89/100)

2 people found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2014

8.8

Very interesting wine. Textural, slight pink hue. Popular blend in SA

Very interesting wine. Textural, slight pink hue. Popular blend in SA

2 people found it helpfulMay 5th, 2013

9.3

Christmas lunch wine... fruity subtle taste.

The 11th Floor Restaurant, Bedfordview

Christmas lunch wine... fruity subtle taste.

The 11th Floor Restaurant, Bedfordview

Dec 25th, 2022

9.0

Picked up from SA a few years back. Fortunately, it held up nicely. Went very well with our meal. Wish we had another bottle!

Picked up from SA a few years back. Fortunately, it held up nicely. Went very well with our meal. Wish we had another bottle!

Feb 17th, 2020

Rachel Mandelman

9.6

One of my favorite all time wines. Great with a light meal or drinking solo.

One of my favorite all time wines. Great with a light meal or drinking solo.

Feb 27th, 2019

9.4

Wine was a gift from Bryan and Sophie. It was very good.

Wine was a gift from Bryan and Sophie. It was very good.

Dec 3rd, 2018

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.3

Beautiful crisp honey melon with a bit of lemon peel bite

Beautiful crisp honey melon with a bit of lemon peel bite

Apr 27th, 2018

9.4

2016 vintage

2016 vintage

Mar 3rd, 2018

Manjiry Tamhane

8.9

2017

2017

Jan 14th, 2018

8.2

It's ok very popular in South Africa but I thinks it the last look what I'm drinking factor. It's just ok.

It's ok very popular in South Africa but I thinks it the last look what I'm drinking factor. It's just ok.

Jul 9th, 2017