Gabriel & Gysbert | Ijsland Chardonnay

The Vibe

If you think Chardonnay is always heavy and buttery, prepare to have your mind blown. This is a gloriously crisp, clean, and cool-climate Chardonnay that feels incredibly refreshing. Because it is made using wild yeast, it has a beautiful, slightly savoury, nutty twist to it alongside all that bright lemon and ripe pear. It is the ultimate classy white wine to pour when you want to impress without being too formal.

The Details (For the geeks)

• Winemaker: Pieter Rossouw

• Origin: Bonnievale (Stormsvlei Mountains)

• ABV: ~12.85%

• The Process: Sourced from twin vineyards in a cool-climate pocket. Cold-fermented with wild yeast and treated to regular batonnage (stirring the lees) to build texture without losing its vibrant acidity.

The Perfect Pairing

Roast chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce, garlic butter prawns, or a decadent, gooey baked Camembert.