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CATHEDRAL CELLAR CHARDONNAY 2015 WO Western Cape
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer KWV)
Forward bright light yellow colour. Extremely cedary, stewed, overripe lemon-apple nose with some slightly resiny, peppery notes. Dry, medium bodied, spicy, mature, baked lemon-melon-apple flavours with a lingering, cedary, somewhat resiny, high acid, pineapple-tinged finish. This REPEAT 100% Chardonnay has 14% alcohol and 3 g/L residual sugar with lot number L16019C230916 on the back label. Unfortunately, the single bottle sampled was not up to the 2015 (**) that was last released on July 22, 2017 at $16.95. CSPC 328559
Type White Table Wine
Agent Phi Dan
Country South Africa
Region
Rating *+(86.5 points)
Mature, Cedary, Baked Lemon
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: 100% Chardonnay. Smoky marmalade and lime citrus aromas with a hint of rose petal, bergamot and clove spices. The palate is lively with lime and peach highlights, fresh acidity and creamy, buttery oak. The finish has a silky texture with a hint of sweetness and fine length. Score - 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2016) Price $ 16.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - May 12, 2018
Cases bought 487 (12 bottles per case)

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