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This small production beauty from South Africa has the elegance, acidity and balance reminiscent of a great white Burgundy, coupled with the concentrated, ripe juicy fruit of a New World Chardonnay. Look for grilled hazelnut, fig and pear tartine aromas and flavors, and fresh minerality on the finish. This is quite rich and concentrated yet bright and thirst quenching. We visited the estate during our South African tour and met owner Anthony Hamilton Russell. He is certainly producing world class wines at his family's estate. Under 5000 cases are made of this Chardonnay in each vintage and it has become a critic darling. Serve with coconut crusted shrimp, mango chicken, buttery lobster dishes, halibut with beure blanc sauce or creamy cheeses such as Cremeux de Bourgogne and Fromage d'Affinois.
Wine Spectator
Lush and inviting, with layers of fig, persimmon, mango and creamed Jonagold apple fruit, all supported by finely beaded acidity that lends definition and length to the finish. More cut and length than just weight in the end. Drink now through 2017. 4,028 cases made.
Score: 93.
—James Molesworth,
April
30,
2012.
Wine Advocate
Cropped at 16.86 hectoliter per hectare and raised in 35% new oak barrels, the 2010 Chardonnay is more reserved than the 2009 but retains very fine delineation with hints of grapefruit and nectarine. The palate has a very attractive hazelnut and lanolin-tinged entry. It has wonderful definition and a taut, citrus finish that is long in the mouth. Try to resist temptation and cellar this for several years. Drink 2012-2020.
Score: 93.
—Neal Martin,
August
2011.
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