Saturday, February 16, 2013

Stormhoek Chardonnay Viognier 2008

Variety: Chardonnay x Viognier
Country of origin: South Africa
Wine appellation: Western Cape
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: straw yellow
Bouquet: nicely layered, tropical tones, pineapple, touch of orange
Taste: medium to full body, round, ripe pineapple followed by orange marmalade, medium to longer finish staying nicely in the mouth
Recommended food pairing: turkey
Overall score: 4+8+11+6+6+50=85
Price: CZK 90
Stopper: screw cap
This wine is one of the hidden surprises in my cellar. Supposed to be drunk young it taste much better now than in November 2009 tasted here, in February 2010 tasted here, in April 2011 tasted here. It is definitely food wine now, very round and structured, but not dull at all.

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