Wine of The Week: Sumaridge Chardonnay, Hemel en Aarden 2017
Why we love it...
An exquisite Chardonnay bursting with freshness and beautifully balanced with a richly textured mouthfeel.
The story of Sumaridge
The Sumaridge Wine Estate in South Africa is proudly owned by the Bellingham-Turner family and is situated between two mountain ranges in the Western Cape’s Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. One of the most beautiful wine estates in this part of the world, Sumaridge has picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Tasting note
100% Chardonnay grown in Walker Bay on the banks of the Onrus river. The wine is aged in 100% Burgundy barrels, of which 30% are new. An excellent example of South African oaked Chardonnay; Intense nose of lemon citrus, dried fruit and quince. Rich and round on the palate with a luscious, creamy texture and core of citrus and tropical fruit.
