Talana Hill Chardonnay 2022
By Christian Eedes, 12 December 2024
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Stellenbosch property Talana Hill was established in 1988 under the stewardship of Vriesenhof’s Jan Boland Coetzee. It was acquired by Doug and Carolyn Smollan in 2021, and 2022 saw the production of their first Chardonnay by Adam Mason working out of the Vriesenhof cellar.
Matured for 10 months in one new 228-litre barrel and one neutral 225-litre barrel, the nose shows citrus, struck-match reduction, vanilla and toasted nuts. The palate is rich but not sweet with seemingly moderate acidity and a gently savoury finish. It’s an ambitious wine that currently appears a bit “chunky” and unyielding but may settle with time. Price: R550 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 91/100.
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