Benziger - Running Wild Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) Gran Reserva

Benziger - Running Wild Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) Gran ReservaVery toasty and buttery aromas of baked peach, apricot and smoke show on the barrel powered nose of this bottling. The palate is soft and smooth with oak, caramel and vanilla flavors

The nose offers bright notes of bing cherry

Crafted from vineyards dotted throughout South Africa’s coastal region

It ideally pairs with lighter or spicy cuisine or simply on its own

fresher styled Chardonnay that still has classic California richness

Brindisi and Taranto (South-Italy)

Holding back and a great finish

this is an especially good match for scallops

The future stylistic direction of this monopoly Grand Cru is uncertain since its recent purchase by the Artemis Group

a property that had been growing grapes since the early soldier settlements

The firmly textured wine displays a fine crisp neutral acidity penetrating the length of the palate

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wonderfully complete second wine has fine tannins and a good spine of acidity