Holden Manz Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2022A Meursault style Chardonnay from South Africa. This wine is made from three parcels, in Stellenbosch, Simonsberg and Franschhoek, which allows a balance of sunshine warmth and high altitude freshness. This 100% Chardonnay was fermented in oak and aged on its lees, resulting in a textured, lightly creamy wine with great minerality and crispness. Holden Manz is a 22 hectare estate situated between Franschhoek and Stony Vale. They make a range of wines,

He continues to push boundaries with his Lo% range

Don Cristóbal 1492 was founded in 1998 and began its own wine production with the 2001 harvest

The palate balances a rich and generous body with Chablis-esque tautness in the excellently composed finish

and a touch of creamy vanilla

It was founded in 1871 and now

Aromas of ripe red fruits

sourced from the sandy

while the remaining Chardonnay is fermented in older oak barrels

layered with garrigue herbs

In 2008 he set up a winery in Petaluma

juicy berry fruit and a moreish seam of acidity alongside a light stony hint to the finish

delivering depth of flavour alongside vibrancy and natural balance