Iona Estate Single Vineyard Fynbos Chardonnay

Country: South Africa Region: Elgin 

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2019

Colour: White    Style: Dry

Producer: Iona Winery

Description: 

At the Southerly point of Africa, along the Cape South Coast is the coolest wine region, Elgin. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of 450m along the Southern ridge lies the unique Iona vineyards surrounded by the UNESCO certified Kogelberg Biosphere.

Andrew Gunn 'Winemaker and Owner ' of Iona only works with three grape varieties and only ever makes wine from grapes that he has grown himself,

IONA HAS THE HIGHEST WINERY IN ELGIN AND THE COOLEST GROWING SEASON VINEYARDS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

If the very best White Burgundy is your wine of choice but prices and availability are a problem, look no further than this beautiful Chardonnay. Tiny amounts of this wine are made each year from a single vineyard high up in the hills of Elgin. 

Tasting Note:
Grown on post glacial alluvial soils, this Fynbos shows fabulously intense, crystalline, lemon and lime cordial notes, with hints of lemon peel, river stones and savoury umami hints. The oak is restrained and subtle, integrated beautifully with a sleek glycerol palate with textured layers of lime peel, sweet citrus pastille fruits and subtle roasted notes. A very classy expression.

Food Matches: Lobster or Turbot in a cream sauce. Shellfish and Chicken.