2016 Ataraxia Chardonnay

Estate: Ataraxia Wines

Region: Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 1, 2017

Second and last of the blind white wines for our South African blind tasting. Medium yellow with a touch of oak and butter on the nose. A little bit of citrus too. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and rounded with a medium body. A creamy texture and mouthfeel throughout with notes of lemon zest, a touch of stone fruits and minerality. Needed to warm and some time in order to open up and lengthen. Medium plus to long finish. Would be very interesting to try with a couple years in the bottle.

Relatively new to the US-DC market and brought in by Alyssa and Ian Red Wolf Imports. Made up of 100% Chardonnay, 100% barrel fermented and aged for nine to ten months in around 20% new French oak.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2026.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from MacArthur Beverages in DC for $39.59.

Chardonnay, White Wine, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, South Africa, Ataraxia ChardonnayGreg Ballington2016, Red Wolf Imports, MacArthur's Beverages, $$, 92 Points, Ataraxia Wines, Chardonnay, White Wine, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, Cape South Coast, South Africa, December 2017, Kevin GrantComment