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Nederburg Ingenuity (“8-way blend”) Western Cape

The 2016 Nederburg Ingenuity (“8-way blend”) Western Cape has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Andreas Larsson and Jancis Robinson on Nederburg Ingenuity (“8-way blend”) Western Cape - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Western Cape.
Nederburg Ingenuity (“8-way blend”) Western Cape
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Wine Name
Nederburg Ingenuity (“8-way blend”) Western Cape

Wine Producer
Nederburg

Score
84

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Sangiovese
Barbera
Nebbiolo

Country
South Africa

Vintage
2011

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Andrew Jefford: Pale to mid-gold, but bubbles cling to the side of the glass, intriguingly. Raw, rather soupy scents. Acid to the fore on the palate, though softly enough, but there just isn’t enough aromatic interest and vinous core to this wine to put it among the contenders for glory, though it drinks well enough. If you are using a complex blend (especially if the vines are old), it should be to deliver a certain palate complexity, and that isn’t quite the case here. 83

Andreas Larsson: The nose appears rather youthful, with floral notes, and primary fruit like crushed apple and pear. The palate has good freshness, rather zesty and youthful in a lighter style, more grapey and straightforward than many, with good drinkability and freshness. 82

Jancis Robinson: Pale gold with spritz. Liquid honey and lime marmalade. Good tension with—surely?—added acid. Seems a bit more technical than most of these wines. Astringent finish. Racy but without massive terroir effect. Simpler than most. Drink 2012–16. 87

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Andreas Larsson
Jancis Robinson
Tastings year 2016
Region Western Cape
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