White space terrifies me. Whether it’s a blank pricey watercolour sheet, notation sheet, or even lined paper. So much expectation, so many options, and so much opportunity. Where to start?… Read More
Less is More Wines
Tag: chardonnay
Laborie Taillefert White 1988
I have a weakness for aged white wines. So when I saw this ’88 mystery on Wine Cellar, I had to have it!
Capensis Silene 2019
It never ceases to amaze me how I insist on holding onto my ABC tendencies…despite an every growing list of beautiful Chardonnays that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Case in point –… Read More
Epicurean Chardonnay 2020
Epicurean: a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially derived from fine food and drink. I don’t know about you, but I can identity with this. The Wine: Medium lemon with… Read More
La Brune Chardonnay 2020
I quite enjoyed having to do some homework on this wine as I’ve never looked into the La Brune wines before. Nico, the winemaker, is a viticulturist with many years… Read More
Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay 2020
I could rave about Berene Sauls’ story forever. So let’s jump straight into this wine and save the fangirling until the end. The Wine: Pale gold. Medium+ intensity nose that… Read More
Alvi’s Drift CVC Reserve 2019
An unexpected surprise… I needed a wine fast. I had 15 minutes before 5 friends arrived for Friday sundowners…and instead of heading to the nearest supermarket, I opted for the… Read More
Hill-Smith Estate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015
The Chardonnay Chronicles continue… We’re headed to Australia…the land where half of South Africa resides. I kinda don’t blame them – Australia has THE best wildlife. And this time there… Read More