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Wine Name
AA Badenhorst White Blend Coastal Region

Score
87

Grape Type
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Verdelho
Grenache Blanc
Palomino Fino
Colombard
Chardonnay
Grenache Gris
Viognier

Country
South Africa

Vintage
2012

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Overview

Andrew Jefford: Full gold. Impressive aromatic complexity here: layers of white blossom, cream, perfumed grasses, milled grains, pounded oatflake. Another wine whose unobvious aromatic charm reels you in like a hapless tench. On the palate, this is broad, rich, aromatic, and nuanced, with a sappy and vibrant core but that same spectacular aromatic laying that was apparent on the nose. Very fine concentration and poise; plenty of sap and vinosity to take to table. A glorious mouthful. 94

Andreas Larsson: Still a rather youthful nose, combining floral, grapey, and primary fruit notes, with no noticeable oak. The palate has medium weight, some phenolic compounds, a bit closed on the finish at present; not very long, lacking some acidity, feels a bit muted and neutral. 80

Jancis Robinson: Copper-gold. Good lift to this extraordinary blend! Sturdy and quite open. Very friendly and intriguing, though without enough tension for the very long haul. The sweetness will be just a little obvious for some perhaps. A tad stolid. Drink 2013–17. 89