Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2019
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Elegant with layered nuances of vanilla, peaches and honeycomb. A hint of minerality adds to lingering finish.
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Apricots, apple pie, charred hazelnuts, burnt lemons and chamomile on the nose. Full-bodied with bright acidity and a smoky, matchstick note. Compact. Sustainable. Drink now.
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From the slopes of the Botmaskop mountain just east of Stellenbosch, this estate-grown chardonnay carries delectable ripeness, honeycomb and Meyer lemon introducing themselves before the oak. It feels hearty, with a reductive flinty bent and almond-paste flavors. While there’s plenty to ruminate on now, this might show more elegance later in its life.
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Ranked the best winery in Africa and 14th in the world (World’s Best Vineyards 2020) Delaire Graff Estate is the epitome of luxury situated in Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa’s most historic and prestigious wine region. Founded by Simon van der Stel in 1679, Simon brought a sound knowledge of viticulture, the art of wine making – fostering a tradition that has grown from strength to strength through the centuries. In 1982 John Platter, well known wine writer, bought Delaire, then known as Avontuur. Looking at the magnificent view, he decided to rename the farm Delaire Estate, meaning “From the Sky”. Laurence Graff, Chairman of Graff Diamonds International acquired the estate in 2003 and vowed to transform it into South Africa’s most desirable art, hospitality and wine destination.
Winemaker, Morné Vrey, aims for red wines that are big in structure with soft tannins and elegance, and white wines which capture the freshness of the harvest. Delaire, known for its high altitude vineyards, excellent soils and cooling sea breezes, is situated on the crest of the panoramic Helshoogte Mountain Pass, overlooking the Banhoek Valley. The 44 hectare vineyard is framed by the mighty Simonsberg and Groot Drakenstein Mountains. With its rugged mountain slopes, Delaire experiences variances in altitude which range from approximately 300 to 500 m above sea level. This creates microclimates conducive to making multi-layered, complex wines.