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Vondeling Babiana 2020
Voor Paardeburg
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- 5 Stars, Platter's South African Wine Guide, 2022
- 94pts, WINE Magazine, 2022
- 94pts, WINE Magazine, 2022
With many wines rated highly by South Africa's revered Platter guide, Vondeling is an impressive estate. Babiana is their fabulous, 5-star, 94-pt flagship white blending Chenin, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Luscious, rich and ripe.
With many wines rated highly by South Africa's revered Platter guide, Vondeling is an impressive estate. Babiana is their fabulous, 5-star, 94-pt flagship white blending Chenin, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Luscious, rich and ripe.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Creamy texture and weight, ripe stone fruits, citrus freshness
Aroma
Ripe nectarine, peach, mango, with hints of white pepper and blossom
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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White - Dry
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Pale gold
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Vegetarian
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13.5% ABV
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10.13 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2030
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Vegan
Vondeling in Paardeberg is the pride and joy of English-born Julian Johnsen. In the 1990s, he came to South Africa to work a vintage at a relative's wine estate and never wanted to leave. He bought Vondeling in 2001 and right from the start, aimed for the top, engaging the award-winning winemaker Matthew Copeland. Babiana is their flagship white, many times awarded Platter's top 5-Stars. Named after Babiana noctiflora, a tiny, rare flower unique to the Paardeberg mountain, it's a luscious style, using grapes from old vines for added intensity. Wild yeasts, with the Chenin Blanc whole-bunch barrel fermented, the rest destemmed and all lees-aged for 12 months, it's a glorious rich and expansive mouthful. Enjoy with creamy chicken or fish.
Wine Advocate, on 2019
