Disa Gorge Chardonnay

Rich seafood, herb roast chicken, creamy pastas, and mature cheese.

Crafted from premium vineyards in Stellenbosch renowned for their exceptional expression of Chardonnay, this wine epitomizes elegance and finesse. Grown in granitic soils and cooled by Atlantic winds, the vineyards bestow a refined minerality and a balanced character. The result is a Chardonnay with harmonious layers of subtle fruit and crisp acidity, reflecting the cool-climate terroir and showcasing remarkable complexity and finesse.

Still on its primary lees, the wine matured for a further 11 months in barrel: 40% in first-fill and the balance in second third and fourth-fill barrels. During this time, the barrels undergoes a rigorous bâtonnage regime to enhance the mouthfeel of the wine.

All winemaking tactics were directed at retaining the inherent vineyard and varietal traits. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed to retrieve only the purest juice, before cold settling for 24 hours. Thereafter the clear juice was racked and some of the pure fluffy solids were added to result in an unclear highquality juice. Fermentation was done in 100% French oak with a combination of wild and commercial yeast strains at 18-20°C.

Avontuur Wine Estate is a renowned wine estate and thoroughbred horse breeding farm located in the Helderberg region near Somerset West, in the Western Cape of South Africa. The estate is one of the few properties in South Africa that combines premium wine production with elite horse breeding, making it a unique destination in the Cape winelands. The estate dates back to the late 17th century, with a long agricultural history rooted in the Cape’s early farming traditions. Avontuur gained prominence under the ownership of the Taberer family, who developed both the winery and horse stud into internationally recognized operations. Avontuur is particularly respected for producing Bordeaux-style red wines and premium white wines, benefiting from the estate’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the cooling maritime influence of False Bay. The vineyards are planted on granite and shale soils, ideal for producing structured and elegant wines.