2023 Vondeling, Chardonnay Barrel Selection

Slurp Wines NR

On the slopes of the Paardeberg mountain, just outside Paarl in South Africa, sits a farm called Vondeling. Their Barrel Selection Chardonnay is fermented and aged in oak, which gives it a creamy, rounded feel without going over the top. There's ripe peach, lemon curd and baked apple, plus a little toasted hazelnut and vanilla. Fresh acidity keeps everything in balance. If you like your Chardonnay on the richer side, this one's a great shout. Roast chicken, creamy pasta or a buttery fish dish will all work a treat. [Slurp Wines, 28/09/2026]