Chardonnay De Wetshof Estate Bon Vallon Sur Lie14. 95 per bottle ABV 13% Tasting Notes Danie de Wet pioneered this noble cultivar in South Africa and this Chardonnay is a fresh and expressive, unwooded version. The nose is delicate with aromas of lemon, honeysuckle blossom and peach. The wine was matured on its lees to produce a vibrant, lemony dry wine with a yeasty and delicate nutty finish. With typical attention to detail, Danie`s wife Lesca has designed classic packaging for this distinctive

98+ pts William Kelley

who promoted boutique New Zealand brands around the globe with his company the New Zealand Wine Portfolio

The first winery in South Africa to convert to organic viticulture in the early 2000s

The oldest vines in the Cuvée are Les Cent Vignes

under-ripe pineapple and greengage fruit behind

balanced acidty and a subtle toast and sweet spice character from 12 months ageing in French barrels

and maceration times were slightly reduced as a result

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while the relatively low sugar content (8-9 g/l or grammes per litre) guarantees it freshness

These fleshy fruit flavous are balanced and elegant with a refreshing acidity and a mineral note on the finish

Elegant but compellingly rich and authoritative

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