RKS 2023 Wine: Boschendal 2020 Chardonnay from South Africa

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Boschendal makes a very good Chenin Blanc so what can it do with a Chardonnay?

Aroma: Apple, pear, mango, guava and a smattering of pineapple.

Palate: There was some oak maturation of the wine but there are no flagrant oak notes on the palate or on the nose. Fair to say the oak does “beef up” the Chardonnay giving it a full mouthfeel and making it a bit more impressionistic than a stainless steel only Chardonnay.  Lemon and lime but without the citrus bite. Speaking of bite no noticeable acids making this a particularly smooth Chardonnay with no “buttery” influence.

Personality: I am a full-bodied Chardonnay not overly corrupted by oak. In my humble opinion the winemaker who oaked me knew the process of making a good lightly oaked Chardonnay.

Cellarbility: Drink through until the end of 2025.

Food Match: Chicken or rabbit on the grill simply marinated with lime, EVO Oil and oregano.

Price: $18.95 (CDN).

RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 89/100.

(Boschendal Chardonnay 2020, Boschendal Wines, W.O. Western Cape, Groot Drakenstein, South Africa, 750 mL, 13.5%).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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