Description
The dining experience at Delaire Graff Estate is one to take time to savour. Discover an exclusive celebration of taste, here to enjoy from the first moment to the last. Delight in contemporary menus accompanied by exceptional South African wines in the Delaire Graff Restaurant, discover Asian-inspired balance and flavour at Indochine, or choose to dine in the indulgent privacy of your Lodge. Our team of chefs and world-class sommeliers deliver exquisite flavours served amidst breath-taking views of the Stellenbosch Valley. Every plate comes bursting with authenticity and fresh produce handpicked daily from our greenhouse in our beautiful natural setting. Join us for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Delaire Graff Estate.
Delaire Graff Chardonnay Banghoek Reserve 2014
Delaire Graff Tasting Note
Elegant with layered nuances of vanilla, peaches and honeycomb. A hint of minerality adds to lingering finish. From select hillside vineyards in the Stellenbosch region. The grapes were handpicked in the early hours over various ripening periods. Picking criteria was based on flavour to ensure optimal sugar concentration and balance of acidity.
Vinous Tasting Note
Pale, bright straw-yellow. Cumin, curry powder and white pepper accent aromas of white stone fruits and spiced apple on the inviting, high-toned nose. Supple, pliant and concentrated, offering refined, bone-dry flavors of ripe stone fruits, apple and spices. Really carries on the finish, spreading out to saturate the palate and energize the taste buds. And built to reward some aging.– Stephen Tanzer. Vinous/Antonio Galloni (2013)91 pts
Wine Advocate Tasting Note
Nov 2015 – Neal Martin -The 2014 Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay comes from the estate from vines located on north-facing vineyards between 380 meters and 500 meters. There is no bâtonnage here with 50% new French oak and 50% used barrels for ten months. It has a well defined nose, unfurling with tropical tones, a touch of brioche and nutmeg. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is nicely balanced with crisp lime and citrus fruit on the entry. The acidity is well-judged and it builds in the mouth towards a lightly spiced, satisfying finish. This is a well made Chardonnay from Delaire Graff. Wine Advocate/Robert Parker (2014)91 pts
Awards
The Michelangelo CCL Label International Wine Award Gold
