Finesse Chardonnay

It pairs well with grilled or barbecued meats like lamb chops, sausages, and seafood such as grilled fish​.

The vines for this Chardonnay are rooted in rocky, gravelly mountain soils rich in limestone, with significant clay content that assists with water retention. These conditions allow the vines to develop fruit with pronounced citrus flavors, particularly lime, and a touch of nuttiness.

This Chardonnay undergoes maturation in French oak barrels, contributing to its creamy texture and rich nutty finish.

The wine is barrel-fermented in a mix of first and second-fill French oak barrels. Post-fermentation, the wine is left on the lees under controlled temperatures for maturation. Weekly stirring of the lees (batonnage) is conducted to enhance the flavor extraction, adding complexity and depth to the wine before bottling​.

The name De Wetshof has been synonymous with the production of fine wines in South Africa since the 1970’s. As the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Wine Valley De Wetshof has become known internationally as South Africa’s eminent Chardonnay House due to the pioneering role it played in introducing this noble Burgundian grape to the country. The De Wet family’s winemaking heritage can however be traced back to 1694 when the first De Wets arrived at the Cape and immediately made a mark on the South African wine industry. Today De Wetshof is one of the few third generation wine estates in South Africa. Here Danie de Wet proprietor and cellarmaster is assisted by sons Johann (viticulture and marketing) and Peter (winemaker).