Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay

Displaying a straw color, the nose has tones of butterscotch, vanilla, and apple pie with hints of pear. The palate is lush and has comforting flavors of citrus and stone fruit. In 2003, a new chapter in the history of Glenelly began, when the property was acquired by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, former owner of the fabled Bordeaux Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. In 2009, construction was completed on Glenelly’s winery building, a state-of-the-art facility anchored in a hillside and operating completely on gravity flow principles.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Appellation: Stellenbosch

Grape Varietal: Chardonnay

Feature: Sustainable

Grape Profile: Chardonnay tends to exhibit apple, pear, and citrus flavors, while in warmer climates, they lean towards tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango. Chardonnays can be aged in oak which can introduce flavors of vanilla, butter, and cream, and a richer, fuller body.

Region Profile: Stellenbosch is one of the most renowned wine regions in South Africa and is internationally recognized for its high-quality wines. Located about 50 kilometers east of Cape Town, it's in the heart of the Western Cape wine-producing areas.

Pair with: Richer fish and seafood like swordfish and lobster. Poultry and pork. Soft or semi-hard cheeses like aged cheddar and gruyere. Egg-based dishes like quiches as well as lighter-fare like salads.