In Stock: Storm Chardonnay
Hannes is excited to release his two 2023 Chardonnays and we are very happy to have them! “The 2023 Chardonnay harvest was in line with 2021 and 2022 and our long-term average. Due to uneven bud-break (a result of fewer winter cold units), the Vrede 2023 vintage was again extremely low-yielding. We were lucky to have harvested before the rains. The 2023 Chardonnay vineyards produced vibrant, energetic but textured wines with wonderful natural acidity. The palate is full and round, a favorite vintage for sure!” Here are WineMag’s Christian Eedes’ tasting notes:
Ridge Chardonnay 2023: W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Matured for 11 months, 80% in French oak (of which 24% was new) and 20% in clay amphorae. The nose shows blossom, citrus, a touch of pineapple, herbs and nuts. The palate is not without weight but hardly chunky - lovely fruit purity, bright acidity and a creamy texture. Packed with flavour, the finish gently savoury. Alc: 13.35%. CE’s rating: 96/100.
Vrede Chardonnay 2023: W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Matured for 11 months in French oak, 35% new. A little smoky reduction before peach, lemon and orange plus hints of vanilla and spice. Rich and round on the palate - generous fruit, well integrated acidity and a gently savoury finish. Seamless and lush. Alc: 12.95%. CE’s rating: 95/100.
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Have you ever heard about a great wine but could never find a bottle for yourself (to share with friends, of course)? Well, the team at Wine & Company do all the hard work for you! We visit wine farms and attend tastings to find, taste, and then stock wine from the smaller Estates and independent winemakers who buy grapes and produce outstanding wine under their own labels - much the same as the French negociants have been doing for centuries. Given that these winemakers make wine in such small quantities, sometimes just a single barrel, their wine will never be found on the shelves of the major retailers, but only in independent specialist shops like Wine & Company on High Street, Hermanus.
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