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2017 Paul Cluver Chardonnay Cape Winemakers Guild The Wagon Trail
Chardonnay
- South Africa
- Cape South Coast
- Elgin
Label borrowed from 2016
Label borrowed from 2010
Community Tasting Notes 1
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Millennial Drinkers wrote: 90 points
September 28, 2018 - Ninth wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and seventh still white wine. This is made up of 100% Chardonnay by Andries Burger from Elgin. Fruit was 100% wild fermented in 33% new French oak and on the lees for nine months. Only 70 cases produced with 40 being auctioned in 2018.
Light to medium greenish yellow in appearance. Interesting nose with stone and citrus fruits, some creaminess, spices and a touch of oak. Not as much oak influence as some of the other Chardonnays this tasting. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and a bit sharp with a light plus body. Palate likes to linger with layers of peaches, lemons, green apples and some white gravel. Long finish. Drink till 2025. (90+)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type White
- Producer Paul Cluver
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Cape Winemakers Guild The Wagon Trail
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Cape South Coast
- SubRegion Elgin
- Appellation n/a
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 6 (75%)
- Consumed 2 (25%)
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