Vondeling Babiana 2020
By Christian Eedes, 20 December 2021
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Is there a more reliable Cape White Blend than Babiana from Voor Paardeberg property Vondeling? Typically made in a broad, full-flavoured style, the 2020 is no exception. Consisting of 56% Chenin Blanc, 24% Viognier, 12% Grenache Blanc and 8% Roussanne, the nose shows a top note of potpourri before naartjie, orange, spice and some yeasty complexity while the palate shows dense fruit and tangy acidity before a savoury finish. Price: R230 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 92/100.
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