Rustenberg Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Rustenberg Chardonnay 2016

Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2018-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Rustenberg

Agent: Woodman Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Rustenberg 2016 Chardonnay is great value under $20. This is a lovely, toasty, rich and vibrant Chardonnay from the Stellenbosch wine region and was aged in 40% new and 60% second-use oak barrels for a year. On the palate there is ripe yellow apple, cake bread, nut and lemon curd flavours with a touch of smoke, stony flintiness and balanced acidity. Drink now.

Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce.

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This Rustenberg Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on August 18, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Rustenberg 2016 Chardonnay is great value under $20. This is a toasty, rich and vibrant Chardonnay from the Stellenbosch wine region. This wine was aged in 40% new and 60% second-use oak barrels for a year. On the palate the wine has ripe yellow apple, nutty and creamy lemon flavours matched by refreshing acidity. Great for food, pair with roast chicken. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition. - Community Wine Reviews

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Rustenberg Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

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