Ken Forrester Petit Chardonnay

Aromas of citrus and pear are complimented by subtle tropical notes. The buttery undertone from the underlying oak completes the complex but elegant wine.

Chardonnay for this wine was selected from three areas: Stellenbosch, Elgin Valley and Boschendal Farm, from vineyards planted on well-drained soils. This gives complexity and character to the wine and zesty citrus with ripe tropical fruit flavours come through on the palate.

This chardonnay is a beautifully fresh, dry white with a tropical burst of lemon and lime flavours that would pair well with a variety of salads, seafood paella, and chicken.

A terroir driven wine, the Cellar Master Series Chardonnay has a medium-plus intensity, owning its youthful and aromatic bouquet of spring blossoms, crunchy yellow apples, dried pineapple, cinnamon, ripe grapefruit, and mandarin zest. A sweeter undertone of almond skin, bay leaf and chamomile ground the fruit, adding a sophisticated, savoury sheen. A sherbet-like intensity follows through on the taste, and this vibrant acidity steers the fruit to the back of your mouth, evoking a salivating mineral quality. Then, with a savoury sheen anchoring itself on the mid-palate, the wine engulfs your palate, weaving a magical balance of sweet, sour, and salty nuances into a mouth-filling experience. As with the aromas, bright citrus takes the lead with whiffs of lemon meringue pie, almonds, and grapefruit pith, balancing creamy and nippy textures built into the wine, finished off with an old-world flintiness.