Sumaridge Chardonnay, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Notes

A chardonnay with typical minerality and freshness of aromas. Flavours of lime, quince and citrus blossom are underpinned by a rich texture mouth feel which is the result of maturation in french oak (25% new). Very versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of different dishes.

Food Matches

Seafood, Vegetable Curry & Grilled Venison

Wine Profile

Wine Type White Wine

Vintage 2017

Style Rich & Complex Whites

Country South Africa

Region Western Cape

Grower Name Sumaridge Estate Wines

Grape Variety Chardonnay

ABV 14.00%

Closure Natural Cork

Bottle Size 75cl

Allergens Sulphites

SKU SUMARICHARD17

Grower

Sumaridge Estate Wines

Sumaridge Estate Wines is proudly owned by the Bellingham-Turner family. The Estate is situated on the banks of the Onrus river in the beautiful Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus, South Africa. A combination of cool climate deriving from the South Atlantic Ocean and moderate soil types such as decomposed granite, enables us to grow grapes of a high quality which… Read More

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Region

Western Cape

South Africa's Western Cape is found in the south west the country, with Cape Town as its capital and it includes the wine producing districts of Stellenbosch, Worcester and Paarl. Much of the region is coastal, and this, combined with its southernmost situation, means that while the region enjoys the high sunshine hours associated with South Africa, cool breezes blowing… Read More

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Grape

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is arguably the best known and most versatile white grape variety in the wine world. Its traditional homeland is that of Burgundy, where it is responsible for such names as Chablis, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet to name but a few, but it has also found success in almost every wine-producing region the world over - partly due to its versatility, used as it is as a… Read More