About the wine
A special Chardonnay
- At the end of 2016 Johan stumbled upon a very special Chardonnay site, a stunning site in Cape South coast, 2.5 kilometers from the ocean.
- The close proximity to the ocean brings cooler daytime temperatures and more moderate evenings, which is perfect for cool climate Chardonnay, like this one. The soil is very special, granite gives a natural higher acidity, which along with the cooler climate give a very fresh mineral acidity and good length to this wine. The fresh ocean breeze, cooling the vineyard most afternoons, adds a savory character to the wine, a kind of oyster shell salinity.
- The result is an energetic Chardonnay with complex citrus, stone fruit, mineral nuances on the nose, which repeats on the palette with a great drive and good length.
Best before
Drink now to 2024
Serving advice
Serve at 12-14°C in a wide bowled glass
Food match
Fresh seafood, shellfish , sushi and oysters
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
South Africa
Western Cape
Chardonnay
Rich White
13.0% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Johan Kruger
- When Johan started Kruger Family Wines in 2015, he’d just chucked in a safe Stellenbosch job to follow his dream. Money was tight so he could only rent a place to make his own wines, and was spending a ton of time on the road selling them. A total waste of his time and talent.
- Then we got a tip-off from South African legend Bruwer Raats. He said Johan was just the kind of insanely talented, up and coming winemaker Naked was born to champion. We signed him up, gave Angels access to his wines, and boom! It was love at first sight (on both sides).
- Angel support is helping Johan to plant new vineyards, expand his winery and kit it out with even bigger and better barrels, raising his whole operation. He’s been humbled, and truly gobsmacked, by all the love and support Angels have shown.
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Customer comments
Awesome
I have really enjoyed this example of a unforced Chardonnay, it has just the right 'weight' and depth for this grape and felt quite 1980s to me, which i loved. Some oak but some real 'farmyard/orchard' flavours here and only drink with food in my opinion as the wine ids sufficiently complex to need a range of flavours to truly augment.
Great value.
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(latest reply 2 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
Thank you very much for giving it a try and the lovely review Neil & Caroline!
Be sure to have a look at some of our other selections and Chardonnays as that is our big passion!
Cheers,
Johan
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2 months ago
really disliked this wine and wouldnt recomend it
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(latest reply 2 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
We are very sorry to hear this Mark - Be sure to have a look at some of our other wines and let us know what you enjoy!
Cheers,
Johan
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2 months ago
Very odd… very yeasty… it smelled like stilton! Very odd and off putting, not aure if i got a duff bottle
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(latest reply 2 months ago)
Bill Siviter
Angel
I would contact Customer Services for a refund Sadie. Almost certainly a rare bad bottle 🍷
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3 months ago
Sadie Alsina
Angel
Hi Bill, it was very odd. I even checked with my partner to see if it was me and he said he could smell Stilton as well! So strange! I love Kruger’s Chardonnays especially the Old Vines, and none have ever smelled like that. I’ve reached out to customer happiness
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3 months ago
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
Dear Sadie,
We are very sorry to hear this and do hope you got this sorted with the Customer Happiness Team and that you will be enjoying one of our Chardonnays again soon!
Cheers,
Johan
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2 months ago
Our favourite!
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(latest reply 5 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
BIG thank you for all the hearts Clive!
We are very pleased to know you have found your favourite in our Walkerbay Chardonnay!
Cheers,
Johan
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5 months ago
Hello Johan, my wife and I have just tried your 2020 Walker Bay Chardonnay… we absolutely love it!
Buttery, just a touch of oak, balanced to perfection with yummy fruit and a hint of spice.
This is seriously good wine - thank you, please keep doing what you do, Johan!!
Cheers
Paul and Ali
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(latest reply 6 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
Dear Paul & Ali,
Thank you very much for trying my Walker Bay Chardonnay 2020 and this lovely review!
Your tasting notes is on the nose!
Cheers,
Johan
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6 months ago
Rich and Delicious, not for the faint hearted!
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(latest reply 9 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
Thank you very much for giving it a try and the love you are sending our way Karen!
Be sure to have a look at some of our other wines.
Cheers,
Johan
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9 months ago
Superb!
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(latest reply 10 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
Wonderful!
Thank you for the love Stephen!
Cheers,
Johan
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10 months ago
Dark golden coloured with dryness, a high acidity, and a medium body. Aromas of coconut and charred wood, with flavours of baked apples, some pear, a touch of liquorice, lemon citrus, and lychee. Balanced with a depth of flavour and complexity with aging. A nice interesting wine.
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(latest reply 11 months ago)
Johan Kruger
Winemaker
Thank you very much for this lovely review and tasting notes Richard!
We are very happy to know you are enjoying our Walker Bay Chardonnay! Be sure to have a look at some of our other wines as well!
Cheers,
Johan
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11 months ago
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