
Sonhoek Chardonnay Viognier
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For this Sonhoek Chardonnay Viognier, we travel to the Western Cape in South Africa. Here we find the beautiful vineyards for both Chardonnay and Viognier grapes. The old vines have an average age of 25 years, allowing them to produce magnificent, full, and powerful bunches. The plants are planted in such a way that...
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For this Sonhoek Chardonnay Viognier, we travel to the Western Cape in South Africa. Here we find the beautiful vineyards for both Chardonnay and Viognier grapes. The old vines have an average age of 25 years, allowing them to produce magnificent, full, and powerful bunches. The plants are planted in such a way that they optimally absorb the sun's rays and warmth, but also benefit from the wonderful breeze from the sea. This cooling is essential, otherwise the grapes would ripen too quickly. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 500 meters, allowing all these influences to perfectly combine. Harvesting begins when both grape varieties are perfectly ripe. This is carried out entirely mechanically. After vinification, the final blend is created, with the Chardonnay predominating. This gives the wine its wonderfully full-bodied characteristics.
What a gem this Sonhoek Chardonnay Viognier from South Africa is! Upon pouring, we immediately see the Chardonnay influences. The color is straw yellow with a beautiful golden sheen. A lovely, mild wine with aromas of tropical fruit, peaches, and mango. The palate is soft and refined, with the tropical fruit influences combined with the mango and peach nuances. The finish is smooth and mild. A lovely, mildly dry wine with pleasant depth.
The Sonhoek series certainly lives up to its name! These wines come from a very sunny background. It's no wonder we've been carrying them in our collection for years. This series is also a popular house wine in hospitality settings. Many restaurants and bars serve this wine with the finest dishes. This Sonhoek Chardonnay Viognier is highly recommended for dishes like fried fish or a salad nicoise!
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The wine
White · Chardonnay, Viognier · 2025
- Wine type
- White
- Varietal(s)
- Chardonnay , Viognier
- Vintage
- 2025
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 13.5%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
South Africa · Western Cape
- Producer
- Sonhoek
- Country
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South Africa
- Region
- Western Cape
- Appellation
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Origin: Western Cape
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Terroir & maturation
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- Soil
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- Maturation
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- Oak aged
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- Single grape variety
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- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
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- Taste style
- Full White
Serving & cellaring
Baked Fish,
Niçoise Salad
- Ideal serving temperature
- 10° - 12°C
- Drinking Window
- 2025–2027
- Food Pairing
- Baked Fish,
Niçoise Salad
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