Tokara
Chardonnay
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
This is another South African Chardonnay that gives me a sense of Sonoma Chardonnay without being punished by oak. Green apple, lemon, lime, peach, some butter, saline, beautiful soft minerality and jasmine white flowers. Great acidity and well polished finished.
Photos of; a pano view of the property from the top of their hillside vines, another metal statue just outside their Cellar Door, Sofia under the white tree that reminds of the movie “The Return of the King” and part of their large tasting room.
This is another South African Chardonnay that gives me a sense of Sonoma Chardonnay without being punished by oak. Green apple, lemon, lime, peach, some butter, saline, beautiful soft minerality and jasmine white flowers. Great acidity and well polished finished.
Photos of; a pano view of the property from the top of their hillside vines, another metal statue just outside their Cellar Door, Sofia under the white tree that reminds of the movie “The Return of the King” and part of their large tasting room.
typical average chardonnay a bit eatery after taste. good value for money drinking wine
typical average chardonnay a bit eatery after taste. good value for money drinking wine
May 10th, 2017
This Chardonnay - from a winery we visited on our way out of Franshhoek, but didn't taste there - seems unoaked (the label doesn't say), so the grapefruit hits front and center. Good with pizza, though we're having penne puttanesca and mussels at Mario's near Cape Town's waterfront.
This Chardonnay - from a winery we visited on our way out of Franshhoek, but didn't taste there - seems unoaked (the label doesn't say), so the grapefruit hits front and center. Good with pizza, though we're having penne puttanesca and mussels at Mario's near Cape Town's waterfront.
Feb 20th, 2017
Went well with salmon and a potato olive salad. Definitely a food wine. A bit harshness up front but as it opens up in the glass it is fine.
Went well with salmon and a potato olive salad. Definitely a food wine. A bit harshness up front but as it opens up in the glass it is fine.
Apr 29th, 2016Very crisp, almost a strong Sauvignon. Lovely.
Very crisp, almost a strong Sauvignon. Lovely.
Feb 14th, 2015Nice crispy finish. Can't wait to get to the wine farm!
Nice crispy finish. Can't wait to get to the wine farm!
Nov 17th, 2013
