Chardonnay

This unique and hand-crafted Chardonnay may be enjoyed on its own or is also the perfect accompaniment to crayfish, prawns, oysters and creamy based pasta dishes.

The Mediterranean climate of Klapmuts allows for warm, temperate summers and cold, wet winters. The growing season is characterised by warm, sunny days and constant cooling southerly sea breezes ensures optimal ripening with long 'hang time'.

The fermented wine is matured sur lie in barrels for 9 months, thereafter the carefully selected components are blended and lightly refined and filtered before bottling.

Grapes were hand-harvested in the early hours of the morning, ensuring that they are adequately cool upon arrival at the cellar. After careful sorting, a portion of the grapes are destemmed and crushed and the balance are whole bunch pressed. The resulting juice is then settled and the clear juice is racked in 225 l and 500 L French Oak barrels for fermentation. We make extensive use of natural yeasts to undertake fermentation, so as to reflect our unique terroir

Our Mount Vernon wines will always be handcrafted and of the highest quality. Our uncompromising attention to detail, captures our core identity and beliefs as the Hooper family. Mount Vernon is a small but frequently awarded winery in the Klapmuts region in the Western Cape. Our bold vision and passion to produce exceptional handcrafted wines is something we are deeply invested in and is a philosophy we live by. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the region, we find inspiration in crafting award-winning wines all the way from the humble grape to the bottle. Mount Vernon offers premium quality wines that capture the essence of our philosophy and ensures a memorable drinking experience.