{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eChardonnay is the great chameleon of the wine world,  a grape that quietly absorbs its surroundings and reflects them back with poise. From the limestone slopes of Burgundy to the coastal breezes of California and the cool valleys of Australia and New Zealand, it adapts with remarkable grace. In its leanest, most mineral guise, Chardonnay hums with citrus, green apple, and struck-flint tension. Give it a sunnier site and it deepens into ripe peach, nectarine, and gentle spice. It’s a variety that responds acutely to climate, soil, and cellar decisions, offering an entire spectrum of styles from chiselled and crystalline to rich, nutty, and plush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eWhat sets Chardonnay apart is its capacity for texture. Winemakers can sculpt it like clay, fermenting in barrel for creaminess, ageing on lees for savoury depth, or keeping it stainless-steel crisp for purity and lift. The grape takes oak beautifully when treated with restraint, adding layers of vanilla, toast, or hazelnut without losing its core freshness. At its best, Chardonnay strikes a rare balance: generous yet taut, silky yet vibrant, luxurious yet unmistakably refined. It’s the quiet classic, endlessly versatile, effortlessly elegant, and always ready to show another facet of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-peninsula-chardonnay-paringa-estate","title":"2011 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate’s 2011 Peninsula Chardonnay is mature Mornington Peninsula white Burgundy in spirit, with its cool-climate fruit now softened into a mellow, savoury phase. Expect grapefruit, lemon rind, peach and baked apple, layered with vanilla oak, clove, nutmeg and a gentle nutty, nougat-like richness from time in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is smooth, rounded and quietly creamy, with citrus freshness still giving shape to the wine. The fruit has settled beautifully into toast, spice and soft lemony acidity, finishing with calm length and a lovely sense of maturity. Drink now, served cool rather than cold, and let the bottle-aged texture do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA roast chicken lunch needs something mature, comforting and quietly classy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken, pork with apple, scallops, salmon, lobster, mushroom tart, Comté, cauliflower cheese or creamy pasta with herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate is one of the great names of the Mornington Peninsula, founded by Lindsay McCall after he bought an old north-facing orchard in Red Hill in the 1980s. The Peninsula series captures the region’s lively, fruit-led style, drawing on carefully selected vineyards across the area. This mature Chardonnay shows the appeal of Paringa’s cool maritime home: generous fruit, polished winemaking and the freshness to age with grace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799756951937,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-43.png?v=1783008773"},{"product_id":"2010-estate-chardonnay-paringa-estate","title":"2010 Estate Chardonnay, Paringa Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Paringa Estate Chardonnay that has benefited from being aged in our cellars.  Aromas of butterscotch and fig and layered with ripe and rich citrus.  The palate is textured with the perfect line of acidity, stone fruit and citrus are intermingled with savoury nutty barrel-ferment flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paringa Estate vineyard is an exceptional site. North facing, the 10 acres of un-irrigated rich, red, volcanic soil curl around the slope like an amphitheatre, sheltered from the harsh South and South Westerly winds. Whilst Pinot Noir has always been Paringa’s most awarded variety, the unique microclimate also produces exceptional Shiraz and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799757148545,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-46.png?v=1762283568"},{"product_id":"2024-omaka-reserve-chardonnay-saint-clair","title":"2024 Omaka Reserve Chardonnay, Saint Clair","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe peach, preserved lemon and grapefruit lead the aroma, layered with toasted cedar, vanilla, almond and warm spice. Flint and a subtle pastry note bring extra complexity, giving this an assured, full-flavoured character without losing its freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich and beautifully textured, with creamy stone fruit and savoury oak balanced by precise citrus acidity. Lees ageing adds weight and a luxurious mouthfeel, while the long, toasty finish remains focused and refreshingly dry. A confident Marlborough Chardonnay for anyone who enjoys generous fruit, carefully judged oak and plenty of detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken is in the oven, and only a proper Chardonnay will do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon and garlic roast chicken, grilled lobster, turbot, creamy mushroom pasta, pork tenderloin or cauliflower cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmaka Reserve is selected from the finest Chardonnay barrels produced by Saint Clair. Fruit comes primarily from the Omaka Valley, where warm days, cool nights and clay-based soils create Chardonnay with ripe flavour, natural freshness and the structure to carry oak beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759278465,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-21.png?v=1780416196"},{"product_id":"2008-les-beaux-cailloux-chardonnay-craggy-range","title":"2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this lunch or dinner is a special occasion then look no further!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral quality into the finished wine, unique to Chardonnay made from this region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally made from a single Chardonnay block planted with a variety of clones, “Les Beaux Cailloux” represents the ultimate expression of winemaking art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely flavoured, complex and tautly structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e    After 12 years in bottle this wine is at its peak and truly magnificent as well as being incredibly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759311233,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-2-1.png?v=1762283638"},{"product_id":"2024-chardonnay-undurraga","title":"2024 Chardonnay, Undurraga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndurraga is one of Chile’s most prestigious wineries, consistently receiving high scores from top wine critics. This 2024 is an unoaked Chardonnay with enticing aromas of vanilla leading to a fresh palate with a hint of honey and tropical fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759442305,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Chardundurrga.png?v=1785686646"},{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-gran-reserva-vi-a-echeverr-a","title":"2023 Chardonnay Gran Reserva, Viña Echeverría","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gran Reserva range wines have undergone fermentation or ageing in oak barrels, resulting in more full-bodied wines with a greater scope of complex flavours. Focus is on French varietals, barrels and yeasts, which makes this range more stylistically European but with New World intensity and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming and elegant Chardonnay has intense primary aromas of apricots and peaches, complemented by notes of vanilla and toffee. Rich yet fresh on the palate, it has a balancing acidity and flavours of dried fruit and pineapple, which carry through to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759475073,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-2-6.png?v=1778858756"},{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-tierra-antica","title":"2023 Chardonnay, Tierra Antica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA creamy yet elegant wine with luscious tropical fruit and white peach flavours, beautifully balanced by a fresh finish.  The grapes are sourced from Central Valley and in the main handpicked.   The quality to price ratio that this wine offers is the reason Chile is such an outstanding wine-making country at all price levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799759507841,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Chardonnay.png?v=1762283648"},{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-th-undurraga","title":"2023 Chardonnay 'TH', Undurraga","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Limestone Light of Limarí\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThis is Chardonnay shaped by sea air, desert light and a very particular patch of Chilean earth. From Quebrada Seca in the Limarí Valley, it opens with gorgeous fresh aromas of camomile, lemon, melon and pear, lifted by coastal minerality and a gentle savoury edge. There is a touch of toasted hazelnut too, giving the wine a little polish without dulling its brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eThe palate is smooth and creamy, but beautifully held in check by fresh acidity. Delicate oak spice sits neatly behind the fruit, adding texture rather than weight, while the finish is elegant, saline and quietly persistent. This is not Chardonnay trying to shout in a big accent. It is precise, cool and luminous, with the kind of mineral snap that makes you immediately reach for a second glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Chardonnay with freshness, texture and a little Pacific breeze.\u003cbr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"965\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e roast chicken, grilled sea bass, crab linguine, scallops with lemon butter, creamy mushroom pasta, or a good fish pie.\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a landscape, it would be morning light over pale limestone, with the ocean just close enough to taste in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eUndurraga is one of Chile’s historic great names, founded in 1885 and now recognised for combining scale, experience and genuine site-led ambition. The Terroir Hunter, or TH, range is its clearest statement of intent: a project dedicated to seeking out distinctive vineyard sites across Chile and letting individual terroirs take centre stage. This Chardonnay comes from a small 2.39-hectare Quebrada Seca vineyard on the western side of Limarí, planted to clone 548 and located around 21 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean. The area’s cool marine influence, limestone-rich soils and slow ripening conditions give the wine its freshness, precision and coastal mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799761834369,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-13-1.png?v=1780416235"},{"product_id":"2021-chardonnay-ktima-gerovassiliou","title":"2024 Chardonnay, Ktima Gerovassiliou","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eAegean Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eBright, poised and quietly confident, the 2024 Chardonnay from Ktima Gerovassiliou shows this classic grape in a fresher, more mineral Mediterranean style. Lime, white peach and dried apricot lead the way, with a gentle citrus brightness and a clean, stony line running underneath. The palate is lively and refreshing, carrying just enough texture through the middle to keep it feeling polished and complete. There is no heavy oak gloss here, just clarity, freshness and a lovely, easy sense of balance, making it feel crisp, modern and very drinkable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e lunch is outdoors, the seafood is simple, and the bottle needs to be gone before the sun goes down.\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"997\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled prawns, white fish, lemony chicken, or a salad full of herbs and salty cheese.\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1117\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf this wine were a place:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bright terrace above the sea, all white stone, citrus peel and a cool breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eKtima Gerovassiliou is based in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eEpanomi\u003c\/strong\u003e in northern Greece, where the estate’s vineyard sits close to the sea and benefits from a Mediterranean climate shaped by cooling breezes and mineral-rich soils. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799763636609,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-31.png?v=1780416262"},{"product_id":"2015-serruria-chardonnay-cape-of-good-hope","title":"2015 Serruria Chardonnay, Cape of Good Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the glass aromas of orange blossom and spice fill the nose. It is fresh, lively and zippy in the mouth with ample orange and citrus flavour cloaked with creamy vanilla oak. The flavours grow like a peacock fantail, starting off quite reserved and then revealing more depth and richness. There is a lovely harmonious integration of oak and fruit. Long and yet light and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this wine are harvested from the Altima vineyard, situated in Elandskloof, an isolated valley north of Villiersdorp which is 5km wide and is surrounded by a steep mountain range that rises 1km from the valley floor. The steep topography causes the valley to receive less direct sunlight due to the overshadowing mountains, which together with the elevation of 600 to 900m equates to a very cool climate for the valley. is unique terroir produces wines with high natural acidity and upfront aromas. Grapes are harvested much later than other sites in the Western Cape, with harvest usually starting in late February\/early March.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799764521345,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/serruia-chard.png?v=1762283796"},{"product_id":"champagne-collet-1er-cru-blanc-de-blancs-nv","title":"Champagne Collet  1er Cru Blanc de Blancs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn assemblage of six Chardonnay parcels from the best Premiers and Grands Crus of the Champagne region.  The three pillars of this Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru come from the three famous Grands Crus of Champagne – Avize, Oger and Chouilly. Avize is a rich Cru which brings power; Oger offers tenderness and Chouilly imparts elegance and finesse to the blend. These limestone soil Crus naturally present iodised notes and citrus aromas. The assemblage is balanced by blending Chardonnay from Villers-Marmery, a very mineral Cru with smoky notes making the wine round and light, while fruit from the Crus of Vaudemange and Trépail complete the assemblage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivacious, with a light texture this 1er Cru delivers citrus notes of Sicilian lemon and lime, with hints of lemon tart on puff pastry. Nuances of white pepper, liquorice and smoke add to the kaleidoscope of flavours. This is fresh, taut, complex and full of finesse with a beautifully long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru was aged for a minimum of five years in Collet’s centuries-old limestone cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799767011713,"sku":null,"price":48.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-40.png?v=1762283832"},{"product_id":"2023-eden-valley-reserve-chardonnay-berton-vineyard","title":"2023 Eden Valley Reserve Chardonnay, Berton Vineyard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEden Valley is one of Australia’s premier cool climate wine regions renowned for its rugged beauty and distinctive elegant wines. This Reserve Chardonnay displays generous aromas of white rose, almond biscotti and tropical fruit. The palate is well structured with a creamy texture and delivers flavours of ripe grapefruit and lemon with layers of toasty vanilla and nutmeg adding complexity, through to a long, creamy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799767142785,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-3-4_780d1038-f21b-46cc-84ba-a5aac506f09e.png?v=1762283837"},{"product_id":"2022-chardonnay-reserve-selection-raymond-vineyards","title":"2022 Chardonnay 'Reserve Selection', Raymond Vineyards","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteeped in rich family history, Raymond vineyards can trace its origins in winemaking back to the days of the ‘old’ Napa Valley.   Founded in 1970, Raymond vineyards produce high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 2022 Chardonnay ‘Reserve Selection’ has fragrant aromas of tropical and stone fruits that lead to notes of honeysuckle, accentuated by a touch of toasted almonds. 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Peach, lemon blossom and citrus peel lead the nose, followed by toasted biscuit, subtle oak spice, roasted nut and a smoky struck-match edge. It has richness and texture, but the style stays focused rather than heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is creamy, layered and beautifully fresh, with stone fruit, lemon, flint and savoury oak detail moving through a long, balanced finish. Wild fermentation, French oak and malolactic fermentation give the wine depth and softness, while the Reed Vineyard fruit keeps the line crisp and mineral. 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Planted on an old riverbed in Renwick, the site’s shallow loamy soils and stony alluvium give excellent drainage and help produce the crisp, flinty character that defines the wine. 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Intense citrus aromas and classic soft fruits, jasmine and walnut are layered with honey and vanilla notes.  The palate is beautifully balanced with refreshing, crisp acidity and a distinct minerality. Concentrated and refined, with a crisp, clean citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHaving pioneered a new extreme cool climate region in South Africa, Samantha chose to release an Estate Reserve range to illustrate what the vineyards are capable of. The wines are produced from very low yielding vines. 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The fruit is high quality as you would expect, with delicate weight, gentle oak and minerality adding texture.  The finish is long and persistent.   Drink now to 2030 and match with Turbot and fresh truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799792898433,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/JB-SantenayBlanclaforge-1.png?v=1783008991"},{"product_id":"2021-chardonnay-lismore","title":"2021 Chardonnay, Lismore","description":"\u003cp\u003eLismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop that winemaker \u0026amp; proprietor Samantha O’Keefe makes her fabulous wines.   ‘ I had a farm in Africa….’  The opening line of Karen Blixen’s classic memoir Out Of Africa comes to mind when you hear Samantha’s amazing story.  A native Californian, Berkeley educated, Sam realised her dream and bought a mountain in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn December 2019 Samantha’s farm, home, cellar and just-opened wine cellar was all lost in a bush-fire. Samantha has proven herself to be one of the winemaking stars of South Africa and gaining respect from all around the world. The day this tragedy took place Samantha was receiving calls from winemakers all around the Cape, giving her some of their top grapes and asking her to make the wine in their cellars in order for her to continue making wine and not miss a harvest. A remarkable woman making remarkable wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Lismore Chardonnay is delicious in the glass.  The nose is a complex, expressive bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits layered with brioche, honey and walnut. 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Fresh, linear, and quietly luxurious, it’s a wine that doesn’t need to shout to be heard; its precision speaks volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor when: You’re craving something clean, crisp, and quietly classy.\u003cbr\u003ePairs with: Oysters, tempura prawns, or a Sunday roast chicken.\u003cbr\u003eIf this wine were: A white linen shirt, effortlessly chic, never out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 1980s and now run by Jean’s son Philippe, Domaine Jean Goulley has become one of the most respected small estates in Chablis. Their vineyards, including prized parcels in Montmains and Fourchaume, are farmed sustainably, with minimal intervention to highlight the purity of fruit and the limestone-rich Kimmeridgian soils that define the region. 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Philippe believes in highlighting terroir, and he produces his wines in an unoaked style, allowing them to reveal the purity, minerality and vitality of the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this 2022 Chablis is pure, lively and full of minerality, showcasing the Goulley style. Starting with clean, pronounced greengage aromas and a steely mineral, saline character. 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Pale gold in the glass with luminous clarity, it opens with complex aromas of ripe white peach, lemon curd, and grilled pineapple, delicately framed by toasted brioche, almond cream, and a hint of struck flint. The palate is opulent yet precise, with a creamy texture and vibrant acidity supporting flavours of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle spice. A judicious touch of oak adds structure and depth without overshadowing the fruit’s purity. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and beautifully poised, making it a standout Chardonnay with both immediate appeal and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from high-elevation vineyards situated between 400–500 metres above sea level, where cooler temperatures and granite-rich soils contribute to natural freshness and finesse. The 2022 vintage benefited from a long, moderate growing season, allowing for exceptional flavour development and balance. 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