Toasted, approachable, buttery.
Founded in 1685, Boschendal stands as one of the oldest wine companies in South Africa.
This Chardy is delicious, a solid version that smells of golden pineapples, vanilla, smoked sweet spices, melon and roasted hazelnuts. It's got wonderful lift and freshness; the finish is long and trails vanilla, spice and pineapple flavours.
Pair: corn on the cob, grilled chicken, smoked cheeses, shellfish dipped in butter and creamy white sauces.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 13th, 2019

Savoury, spicy, zesty
Founded in 1685, Boschendal stands as one of the oldest wine companies in South Africa.
This Chardy is savoury and zesty, a consistently solid version made under the guidance of Stephan Joubert (group winemaker for DGB) who knows his Chardonnay.
The 2018 delivers notes of golden pineapples, yellow apples and smoked sweet spices, melon rind and lemongrass. Balanced freshness with a creamy edge, it is spicy, savoury and has a racy, pithy finish that will pair with corn on the cob, grilled chicken, smoked cheeses, shellfish dipped in butter and creamy white sauces.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 20th, 2020

Classic, fresh, tangy.
Classic Bourgogne, the Bouchard slides into home with tangy red currents and red cherry aromas layered with cocoa, fine smoked spices, leather. The palate follows suit - fine boned and exceedingly fresh with tangy red fruit, forest floor, spice and tea leaf flavours. Overall, good bones and a perfect pairing with creamy cheeses, salmon, duck and mushroom ravioli.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 5th, 2017

Plush, supple, concentrated.
This Napa Valley favourite is celebrating 40 years for the 2012 vintage and its special anniversary label pays homage to the Wagner family.
As expected it is redolent with purple berries, vanilla, sweet spices, crushed floral notes and warm chocolate. It is supple with generous fruit, mocha, coriander, sarsaparilla and baking spices. Expect wonderful intensity and a long smooth finish.
Congratulations on 40 years!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 1st, 2014

Plush, potent, decadent.
A stalwart Napa Cabernet, which stays true to owner Chuck Wagner's taste, the Caymus is inky in colour and doles out rich chocolaty aromas woven with cassis and black cherries, vanilla, espresso and tealeaf. It is equally decadent and opulent on the palate; generous fruit, plush mocha and warm brown spice flavours dominate. Lengthy and weighty, it is a consistently potent pour.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 11th, 2017