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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Aaldering Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2012 83 Points


Second vintage of Chardonnay, showing a bright, pale straw, with slight green reflections, clean.

Moderate intensity, showing Chardonnay restraint and purity with delicate note of green lemon and green oranges, hints of stone fruits, touch minerality, neutral oak influence, however it should be noted the alcohol is noticeable, even chilled!

Dry with moderate acidity, fresh, nutty texture, quite broad, juicy and concentrated, fleshy white peaches and green lime note, full bodied with very high alcohol of 14.5% abv, drink now until 2019+