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Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley WO, South Africa
Benchmark Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnay; citrus cream, white peach, chalk mineral; Burgundian influence in winemaking; excellent natural acidity; one of South Africa's finest white wines.
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South African coastal tradition; Chardonnay's citrus and cream suit white fish; lemon butter bridges the mineral
classic fish_course
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Luxury scallops; Chardonnay's weight and mineral frames the sweetness; pancetta saltiness balanced by acidity
classic starter
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South African kitchen classic; Chardonnay's citrus notes echo preserved lemon; olive adds Mediterranean bridge
classic main
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Aged English-style cheese; Chardonnay's acidity cuts the fat; quince bridges wine's stone fruit character
established cheese