In Stock: Vonn Chardonnay

After almost two decades as winemaker at Rupter & Rothschild, and specifically for the Baroness Nadine, Yvonne Lester knows a thing or two about Chardonnay, as this release of her own label shows! Here are her notes about the new Vonn Chardonnay she made with fruit sourced from Robertson.

KWEEKKAMP SINGLE VINEYARD Chardonnay: Hidden in a secluded valley close to the banks of the Breede River, lies this old vineyard block. The surrounding outcrops were formed millennia ago by volcanic activity. Magna rock forced its way to the earth’s crust, cooling and solidifying as it reached thick layers of Witteberg sandstone. As the ocean receded from this area, what remained were dry seabeds and exposed calcified sediments of shell and coral. This would later give rise to limestone pockets which over time were eroded by tributaries of the Breede River.

The aromas expressed by this wine are those of lemon zest, lime blossom, white pear, and kiwi fruit. This Chardonnay exhibits endless freshness and lucid flintiness on the palate with a dimension of minerality and salinity to give depth and density to its character. An inkling sensation of nougat contributes to a beautiful smooth conclusion. Overall, this wine is refined and integrated, exuding finesse and elegance. Best paired with fish, oysters, or sushi.

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