Chardonnay, Ridge, Hemel en Aarde
    Storm Wines

    Chardonnay, Ridge, Hemel en Aarde, 2023

    91/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2023

      75cl

      DP

      £40.58

    2. 2023

      75cl

      DP

      £40.58

    3. 2023

      6x75cl

      DP

      £243.53

    4. 2023

      6x75cl

      DP

      £243.53

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Floral and citrusy with a tangerine and fresh peach finish. Silky and polished but moreish too. The whites are pressed quite hard to add a little grip to the wine, ensuring they are not too sweet and easy. A delicious, low alcohol Chardonnay that delivers from the off. Ridge Chardonnay comes from a high-density vineyard on a cool, eastern slope on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge with low-vigour, stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soil. Ageing took place 25% new French barrique over 11 months. Since 2022, all wines are closed with DIAM corks.

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    Critic Reviews

    91/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Chardonnay Ridge was hand-picked and vinified with 20% whole bunch. It went through 100% malo and matured for 11 months in French oak, including 8% in clay amphora. This has a bright and lively bouquet with lemon balm, linden and light crushed stone aromas. The palate is well balanced with a smooth texture, presenting touches of tangerine and citrus peel. There is a subtle candied element on the finish that I like. Very appealing.
    drinking window 2024 - 2032
    date of review 09/2024

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    Specifications

    Grape Variety:
    Chardonnay
    abv:
    13.5%

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    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.