With so many wines on the market, when I find one that truly speaks to my heart, I celebrate every drop. Needless to say, the day I met Vondeling Wines‘ Barrel Selection Chardonnay was an exceptionally memorable one. Introduction I’m not sure what my fascination is with Chardonnay. When I don’t have it, I crave…
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{wine} Van Loveren’s Chardonnays: proud ambassadors of the Robertson Valley
The Robertson Wine Valley is not only the famous home of some of the finest Chardonnays, but one of the variety’s proudest ambassadors – Van Loveren Family Vineyards. Introduction When it comes to my little hedonistic heart, I hold many things very dear to it. Two things in particular (although they come as no surprise) is the…
{wine} Once, twice with FAT bastard’s Chardonnay: 2019 vintage
The FAT bastard Chardonnay 2019 is a bright bottle of happiness in a year that otherwise started pretty dark. Introduction It’s no secret that I have written thousands of words about Chardonnay. Constantly trying to lure loved ones over to the Chardonnay side, I’ve become quite the ambassador for the varietal. Having never spared it…
{news} Introducing the FAT bastard Chardonnay 2019 for International Chardonnay Day
Thursday 21st May is International Chardonnay Day, a special day to reflect on the wonderfully diverse and most planted white grape in the world! Hailing from Burgundy, France, Chardonnay can grow just about anywhere and is one of the most versatile food-friendly wines out there. Enter the FAT bastard Chardonnay, one of South Africa’s favourite…
{news} Celebrating International Chardonnay Day with Elgin Ridge’s 282
Whilst our normal is not entirely ‘normal’ let’s embrace the change with a glass of Chardonnay on Thursday, 21 May as we toast International Chardonnay Day. Although wine supplies are looking a bit sad at the moment we invite you to dream of Elgin Ridge Wines’ 282 Chardonnay (the name given to indicate the height above sea…
{news} Vriesenhof: As if you needed a reason to say yay for Chardonnay
May 21 marks International Chardonnay Day, so fill your glass and take a sip to understand why this classic grape variety is one of the world’s most widely planted grapes. RSP: UW Chardonnay 2019 – R90 LOCKDOWN PRICE R65 RSP: Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016 – R200 LOCKDOWN PRICE R150 Prices & Delivery Valid for RSA Only Two main…
{news} Raise a glass of Van Loveren in toast of International Chardonnay Day
International Chardonnay Day 2020 puts all eyes on a heartland of quality South African chardonnay again this year when the noble cultivar is celebrated on May 21. The Robertson Wine Valley is not only the famous home of some of the finest Chardonnays, but one of the variety’s proudest ambassadors – Van Loveren Family Vineyards….
{wine} A refreshing take on an old classic: Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay 2019
Some wines are for sipping, some are for special occasions, and every now again, you come across a wine that has simply been made for food. I have found a new dining companion in Middelvlei’s Unoaked Chardonnay 2019, who loves cooking just as much as I do. Introduction I guess the thrill of receiving a…
{news} Fat Bastard Chardonnay is a top scorer!
The results of the inaugural Best Value Chardonnay Tasting convened by Winemag.co.za have been announced, with the FAT bastard Chardonnay 2018 top scoring with 90 points. Seeking to find the best examples of Chardonnay between the R60 and R100 price points, the wines were tasted blind by Winemag.co.za’s suitably qualified panel consisting of Joanne Gibson,…
{news} Flagstone Two Roads Chardonnay
Such is the popularity of Chardonnay that for a great many people, meeting for a glass of wine means meeting for Chardonnay. Chardonnay is a relatively neutral grape with a flexible character, it derives the bulk of its flavours from terroir, where it reflects the growing conditions with terrific fidelity, and barrelling, where it’s intrinsic…
{news} Celebrate Chardonnay with Bouchard Finlayson
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and its associated terroir has consistently proven itself as one of the Cape’s most treasured Chardonnay locations. It is therefore fitting that Bouchard Finlayson takes the lead in showcasing its delicious vintages as part of International Chardonnay Day on 23 May 2019. The Chardonnay grape variety originated in Burgundy (France), but today…
{wine} Come play with Vriesenhof’s unwooded Chardonnay!
You’re part of the ABC club or you’re not. Oh, and that’s the “Anything but Chardonnay” movement, if you didn’t know. I was TODAY years old when I learnt about the ABC club, by the way. Luckily for Vriesenhof Vineyards, though, I’m a die-hard fan of Chardonnay and theirs is particularly poetic. Introduction I want…