Description
Bright and refined, this Stellenbosch Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of lemon zest, lime skin, and mandarin blossom, layered with subtle hints of crème anglaise. On the palate, ripe yellow citrus leads into a silky, textured mid-palate with whispers of caramelization and a mineral-driven salinity. Its poised acidity and saline freshness give this wine remarkable structure and ageability—promising elegance for a decade or more. A polished white wine that pairs beautifully with sole meunière, soft-shell crab, or fennel-infused seafood pasta.
Hand-harvested from our Simonsberg vineyards, only the free-run juice from our top Chardonnay blocks is barrel-fermented in 27% new French oak. The wine matured for 11 months on fine lees with regular stirring, adding richness and complexity. Full malolactic fermentation lends a creamy texture, perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and layered citrus purity.
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
South African Tokara winery, on the R310 outside Stellenbosch, is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain. With elevations of between 350m and 550m, soil profiles are of weathered sandstone and decomposed granite - the combination lending structure, perfume and longevity to their wines.
* Prior vintage described.
