Accolades
“A blend of CY95 and CY 96 clones planted in 2003 on gravel beds with underlying clay. One sniff of this wine reveals something quite distinguished and complex indeed, with teasing aromatics that carry off a showy interplay between bright yellow citrus, lemon lime notes and a vibrant stone fruit complexity that hides intricate Burgundian nutty, vanilla pod and cinnamon wood spice hints. Indeed, the nose is so seductive its hard to move past it to the palate! The first sip is fresh and vibrant, deeply seeded with a stony limestone’esque minerality and a bright grapefruit and lemon citrus fruit intensity. Texturally near perfect in the mouth, the balance and harmony simply exquisite. An incredibly fresh, complex, and seductive Chardonnay with fruit purity that trumpets the very finest terroir notes of Elgin. Drink now and over the next 8 to 10+ years.”
GREG SHERWOOD MW [ 95+/100 ]
TIM ATKIN MW 2023 SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL REPORT [ 95/100 ]
“The most refined, slightly reserved personality of the chardonnay triplets. Laudably less new oak, 20% vs 33% in 2019. Silky texture from clay-underlain sandstone in this 20 year old north-facing block. Subtle, clean seam of acid woven into lingering farewell.”
PLATTER’S WINE GUIDE [ 4½ stars – 92/100 ]
“An inviting nose of green apples, pears, lemon peel and crushed thyme. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity. A lot of citrus character on the palate with subtle flint and nutmeg notes adding complexity. Layered. Drink or hold.”
JAMESSUCKLING.COM [ 92/100 ]
“Much smoother and more golden and round than the Kloof – rich! Lime juice.”
JANCIS ROBINSON MW [ 16.5/20 ]
“A subtle but immensely appealing nose with notes of citrus, apple and dried herbs. The palate is pristine – great fruit definition, driving acidity and a super-pithy finish. This has presence without being weighty and is just wonderfully focused.”
CHRISTIAN EEDES [ 96/100 ]
“Butter, orange peel, lemon and attractive mushroom earthiness. Just the right acidic line, giving freshness but keeping effortless balance. Rather more understated than their Kloof bottling, with a sort of neutrality that makes it a versatile food wine.”
RICHARD HEMMING MW [ 17/20 ]
