2016 Haskell Vineyards Anvil Chardonnay

Estate: Haskell Vineyards

Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 19, 2017

Light golden yellow. A warm and creamy nose with layers of green apples and butterscotch. Bright and medium plus acidity (7/10). Well balanced with a medium plus bodied. Fresh palate with granny smith apples, citrus zest, white flowers and a touch of oak, not as much as the nose. Long and crisp finish.

First white wine tasted at Haskell Vineyards. This bottling is made up of 100% Chardonnay from vines planted in 1988 and spends 10 months in French oak. 50% of which is first fill and the rest split between 2nd and 3rd fill. Only 1700 bottles produced. Bottle number 1367.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2023.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at Haskell Vineyards. Retail price is R350.00 or around $25.00.

Haskell Vineyards, Chardonnay, White Wine, South Africa, Coastal Region, Western Cape, Stellenbosch, AnvilGreg Ballington2016, Haskell Vineyards, Anvil, Chardonnay, White Wine, South Africa, Stellenbosch, $$, Western Cape, Coastal Region, Rianie Strydom, December 2017, 91 Points, Estate VisitComment