A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Coastal Region White Rhône Blend

8.811 ratings

9.14 pro ratings

Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

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Top Notes For

Jessica Senning

Sommelier Restaurant Trattoria Popolare, Writer Dinvinguide.se/Rosemary and the Deerhunters, Taster Aperitif horeca magazine

9.0

Initially closed and stunted. But after a brief turn in a caraff it opens up with intense aromas of yellow plums, lime and salt. The structure is light but concise, with an initial kick of acidity and a long pleasing aftertaste of white flowers, lime and cold milk.

Apr 9th, 2015