The wine has a pale lemon yellow colour and a bouquet reminiscent of green peppers combined with herbaceous aromas. The wine is dry, full bodied and has a long lingering finish.
The palate bursts with lime and green apple flavours that bring a young freshness and racy acidity. These mingle beautifully with rounder warm stone fruit notes, giving it a lifted character and a wet stone finish. Ceviche, crab cakes topped with apple and fennel slaw, salmon sashimi, chicken picatta or summer salads with citrus vinaigrette are some of our favourite pairings.
This exceptionally balanced Chardonnay has real depth and grip, married to incisive acidity and well-defined, complex flavours of citrus, apricot and brioche. Full-bodied yet refined and mineral, this is a true reflection of its coastal origins.
“The wine shows beautiful floral notes intermixed with citrus and honeysuckle, has great natural acidity and a hint of wet rocks giving it minerality and crisp, medium-bodied, nicely concentrated flavors. It reminded me of a premier cru Chablis.” – 91 points, The Wine Advocate, October 2015
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lismore Estate Vineyards
Tasting notes - A complex, expressive bouquet with touches of smoke and walnut infusing the citrus fruit and a hint of toffee just underneath. The palate is lively and ripe on the entry with apricot, mandarin, orange zest and white peach. It is long in the mouth with a fine, walnut inspired finish.
Awards
16.5 Pts, Jancis Robinson , 2018
92+ Pts, Neal Martin , 2019
93 Pts, Tim Atkin, 2019
Forget the heavy oak and butter – we want to be able to taste great fruit! This Chardonnay is full of yellow apples, fresh pear and hints of coconut and tropical fruit – really bright and refreshing.
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Chenin Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Swartland Winery
Tasting notes - An expressive Chenin Blanc, showing vibrant aromas of ripe passion fruit, guava and pineapple, underpinned by refreshing citrus notes. Well balanced with a full, fruity palate and a refreshing minerality on the finish.
This unoaked Chardonnay offers aromas of ripe pear and honeydew melon with floral notes. On the palate, the wine opens with bright citrus and tropical flavours, leading to a round mouthfeel balanced by fresh acidity, and a long finish.
This full bodied, rich Chardonnay offers a powerful citrus, giving it great elegance, with flintstone on the nose, mineral undertones and good balance giving the wine a wonderful lingering finish.
Brimming with ripe orchard fruits of apple, pear and peach, and hints of vanilla, spice and butter. It is very well balanced with alluring fruit aromas, a refreshing acidity and lingering stony minerality.
A pale lemon-coloured wine with a bouquet reminiscent of green figs with hints of gooseberries and green peppers. Dry and full-bodied with a long, lingering finish.
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Chenin Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Ernst Gouws & Co
Tasting notes - A citrusy sensation, this light and fresh Chenin Blanc starts quietly, building into a glorious mouthful of mixed citrus flavours of ruby grapefruit and lime. The zippy acidity and lower alcohol make this a delicious all day, every day wine.
Lucia Chardonnay possesses lively aromas of citrus oil, orange peel, and golden delicious apple coupled with beautiful green mango notes. This
cuvée combines a variety of Wente Chardonnay clonal selections to bring concentration and texture. The high-altitude blocks of Pisoni Vineyards
create a phenolic structure and the vines at the Soberanes vineyard give a refreshing, bright acidity on the palate. This is a wonderful chardonnay
to enjoy now that will also cellar well for several years.
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Groot Constantia
Tasting notes - Fresh and zesty with uplifting tropical fruits on the nose such as guava, papaya and granadilla, which are followed by subtle herbaceous notes. Rich and creamy on the palate, with lots of sweet tropical fruit, balanced beautifully by a refreshing acidity and a bright finish.
A restrained style of California Chardonnay, with pear and citrus fruit backed up with the slightest hint of barrel-derived spice. Quite firm and structured on the palate, made in an elegant, food-friendly style.
90 points & Editors Choice, Wine Enthusiast , August 2013
Saintsbury Carneros Chardonnay 2014
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lismore Estate Vineyards
Tasting notes - This barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc has an attractive, complex bouquet with lovely light white peach and fynbos scents. The palate is well-balanced with a spicy, almost petrolly opening. There is an attractive hazelnut seam and a complex, driven finish. A true expression of this unique terroir and its equally unique winemaker.
Awards
93 Pts, jamie Goode , 2018
91 Pts, Neal Martin, 2018
16.5 Pts, Jancis Robinson, 2018
Held in high regard amongst reviewers, who note this is one of the best examples of how the Chardonnay grape can be put to use.
Country - USA
Region - California
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 14.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Far Niente
Tasting notes - This wine opens with delicate aromas of citrus blossom, honeydew melon, pear, flint and toasted almonds. The palate is silky with pear and citrus flavours. Refreshing acidity leads to a juicy finish, layered with toasted oak.
Country - USA
Region - California
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 99%, Sauvignon Blanc 1%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lockwood Vineyard
Tasting notes - The 2017 shows delightful aromatics of delicate white flowers, fresh green apple and notes of caramel. Clean flavours of apricot and pear are balanced by hint of key lime and lively mineral notes, with a creamy texture and supple mouthfeel, the crisp acidity leads to a long finish.
Silver award in the 2018 International Wine Challenge
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Viognier 100%
Alcohol by volume - 14%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lismore Estate Vineyards
Tasting notes - This expressive Viognier seduces you with the beautiful perfume of honeysuckle and orange blossom and a textured palate of apricot, kiwi and pineapple. A sensual and exotic experience.
Awards
93 Pts, Jamie Goode, 2018; 93 Pts, Neal Martin, 2018; 92 Pts, Tim Atkin, 2018
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lismore Estate Vineyards
Tasting notes - A stunning example of a restrained, cool climate Chardonnay. Intense citrus aromas and classic soft fruits, jasmine and walnut are layered with honey and vanilla notes. The palate is beautifully balanced with a refreshing, crisp acidity and a distinct minerality. Concentrated and refined, with a crisp, clean citrus finish.
Awards
95 Pts, Neal Martin , 2019
94 Pts, Tim Atkin, 2019
17.5 Pts, Jancis Robinson, 2019
94 Pts, Jamie Goode, 2019
Country - USA
Region - California
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Raymond Vineyards
Tasting notes - Bright aromas of citrus, green apple and tropical fruit are followd by notes of vanilla and honeysuckle. Crisp, with a beautiful minerality, tangy citrus notes and a touch of vanilla on the exquisitely balanced palate, this wine is smooth to the finish.
