Val De Vie, Barista Chardonnay, Western Cape, 2016

85
Tasted by: Tim Atkin MW, John Hoskins MW, Greg Sherwood MW
(at Decanter's April 2017 issue South African Chardonnay over £7.99 Tasting, 30 Nov 2016)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2018
Fragrant, youthful nose, with waxy yellow quince fruits. Rich, oaky, custard flavours with some toast and evolution, leading to a full, concentrated finish showing a lick of oak.
Producer
Val De Vie
Brand
Barista Chardonnay
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.00%
Oak
Lightly Oaked
Grapes
100% Chardonnay