91 pts Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Mar/Apr 2011
(a blend of 60% chenin blanc, 20% chardonnay, 10% pinot gris, 6% viognier and 4% semillon): Pale bright yellow. Pungent, complex nose melds grapefruit pith, peach, underripe pineapple and crushed stone. Juicy and penetrating, with brisk citrus fruit and peach flavors lifted by a floral quality. A leesy complexity gives the wine more texture to buffer its lively acidity. Very pure, dry and classy wine with a cool, long finish.
90 pts Wine Advocate August 2011
From Western Cape and Wellington, the 2010 Adama White Blend is comprised of 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Gris, 6% Viognier and 4% Semillon. It has an attractive, well-defined bouquet with light beeswax and citrus aromas that would benefit from a touch more vigour. However the palate has an attractive honeyed component on the entry, good acidity with a clean, waxy finish that offers a lot of pleasure, especially at the price.
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