Alvi's Drift
Albertus Viljoen Chardonnay
Chardonnay from Breede River Valley, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Alvi's Drift
Alvi’s Drift is a third-generation, family-owned winery in South Africa’s Breede River Valley. Named after the bridge connecting the farm, our 410-hectare estate lies in the cool-climate Scherpenheuvel ward, where diverse soils shape our award-winning wines. From crisp whites to elegant reds, MCCs, and sparkling wines, each bottle reflects a love for craft and terroir. Led by winemaker Alvi van der Merwe, we blend tradition with innovation—doing more than expected, because we’re doing what we love.
Description
Star bright and pale-lemon in colour with youthful lime-green hues, this wine boasts complex aromas of ripe citrus, lemon blossom and pear drops, with hints of flint and lanolin on the nose. The wine’s palate is packed with citrus zest, pear and clear minerality, while its animated acidity is tempered by a vibrantyet-elegant mid-palate weight. The wine’s creamy texture leads to a long-lingering finish that pleasantly echoes notes from the initial palate. This wine will benefit from cellaring for up to five years and is best served at 10-12 ˚C.
Food Pairing
This wine is a wonderful companion to roast duck, fish terrine as well as duck or fish pâté. It will also complement a pork rillette, roasted quail with a herb-butter sauce and creamy, mature Brie served with fresh baguette.
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