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In the glass, this wine shows alluring aromas of white pear, elderflower and subtle hints of toasted vanilla and white flowers. The palate is fresh yet creamy with the ripe pear and citrus acidity following through. Well-integrated oak allows for a toasty and lingering finish
Food matches include : cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper.
Inviting aromas of white chocolate and toffee lead to notes of sweet vanilla fudge and sandalwood. Fresh and zesty on the palate, with pineapple sweetness and citrus zest enveloped by melt in the mouth viscosity and real depth of flavour through to a very long finish.
The Chardonnay grapes come from the estate vineyard in Stellenbosch. The vineyards benefit from being 14 kilometres from False Bay, where the strong maritime influence cools the vineyards in the hot, summer months, ensuring good levels of natural grape acidity in the final wine, central to the Mulderbosch style of fresh, balanced wines. The soil is made up of decomposed sandstone with some granitic conglomerate stones, known as ‘Koffieklip’. This iron-ferrite rich soil produces wines with more minerality and intensity.
For current Muratie owners Rijk and Kim Melck, there could be only one name for their Chardonnay, made from the free -run juice of hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed grapes, fermented naturally and then matured in 500l French oak for nine months: the name of their baby daughter, Isabella.
In this fresh and elegant wine with its peach-blossom fragrance, the aim is to evoke those bedtime butterfly kisses of their beautiful baby girl, so the oaking (10 months in this case) is subtle, serving only to spice the stone fruit, melon, and citrus flavours with hints of hazelnuts and vanilla cream. It’s beautifully delicate and understated, with a pure, slightly piquant and lingering ‘mineral’ finish promising great charm well beyond the toddler years.
Delaire Graff is one of the leading wine estates in South Africa, situated at the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. It overlooks the Banghoek Valley and the West- and East-facing sides of the majestic Simonsberg.
The 2022 Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay from Delaire Graff is a dazzling expression of high-altitude Stellenbosch terroir, elegant, richly layered, and effortlessly refined. 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.
Sourced 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. Barrel fermentation and ageing in French oak enhance the wine’s complexity while preserving its clarity and energy.
The Eleanor Chardonnay is a serious style Chardonnay made to honour the matriarch of the historically most influential family to own the estate prior to the current day. Strong and resolute in character, yet always sophisticated and poised, the influence of Eleanor Finlayson`s spirit seems evident in this wine.
The bouquet is flush with fresh aromas of citrus and lanolin, finishing on an enticing floral note. The aroma evolves in the glass, developing hints of pastries. The citrus freshness carries through to an elegant and balanced palate. Good acidity is met by biscotti and stone fruit with and long finish.
