Estate Ionescu Estate Franschhoek

South Africa · Paarl · Franschhoek

Estate Ionescu Estate Franschhoek

Estate Ionescu · Dessert · 2012

3.9 32 community reviews
90/100 Expert score · Isabel Müller
$49 avg. retail

Expert Tasting Note

Isabel Müller

Isabel Müller Head of Tasting

“Brilliant pale lemon; ripe plum and warm spice, dense and structured, built to age.”

Community Reviews (13)

Nora M. 🍷 Amateur 2022-10-24

Amber and luminous. Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. A clean, refreshing close. Crowd-pleasing and food-friendly.

Jack K. 🌱 Novice 2025-01-13

Lovely ripe plum and warm spice. Silky texture and great length. Punches well above its weight.

Elsie K. 🍷 Amateur 2023-07-04

Brilliant pale lemon. Lovely a nose of citrus and white flowers. Bright and zesty with a saline edge. A warm, lasting finale. A solid, dependable choice.

Grace W. 🌱 Novice 2026-12-20

Lovely scents of stone fruit and honey. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. A serious wine that rewards patience.

Liam Vine 🏆 Expert 2026-07-02

Bright garnet with brick edges. Lovely notes of cherry and dried herbs. Bright and zesty with a saline edge. Will happily buy again.

Sophia W. 🎓 Connoisseur 2026-02-13

Lovely fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. Full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Highly recommended.

Max Grape 🎓 Connoisseur 2024-01-14

Lovely aromas of black fruit and cedar. Crisp acidity and a clean mid-palate. A benchmark for the region.

Ruby Palate 🍷 Amateur 2022-01-14

Vivid salmon pink. Lovely mineral and saline on the nose. Dense and structured, built to age. The aftertaste is bright and mineral. Try it with mushroom risotto. Outstanding value for the price.

Isla Taster 🌱 Novice 2023-10-28

Deep ruby in the glass. Lovely lifted red berries and violet. Racy, mineral-driven and precise. The finish is long and savoury. A natural match for seafood and shellfish. A solid, dependable choice.

Leo Tasting 🎓 Connoisseur 2026-12-15

Lovely hints of oak, vanilla and tobacco. Bright and zesty with a saline edge. A solid, dependable choice.

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