Straw yellow with attractive glints of green. On the nose glorious layers of sun-kissed pear and peach are enhanced by fresh minerality and a hint of piquant vanilla. The full-bodied palate is in perfect harmony: generously fruity and subtly spicy, with well-judged acidity contributing excellent balance and a lively, lingering aftertaste.

Food Pairing

White Chocolate and Vanilla Fondant with a Mango Centre, Charred Naartjie, Mango Curd

Parsley Chowder

Baked Pear Lady with Cinnamon and Sultanas, Pistachio and Honey Crumble served with Vanilla and Nutmeg Custard and Crème Fraîche

Prickly Pear Mousse with Vanilla Labneh Cinnamon Crumble, Orange Jelly, Blueberry and Pineapple Compote

Quince, Pistachio and Saffron Bread and Butter Pudding with Honey and Basil Whipped Cream

Sour Cream and Goat’s Milk Cheese Mousse Salad

Smoked Kingklip with Red Pepper & Tomato Purée, Rice Gnocchi, Baby Marrow, roasted Fennel Bulb, dried Cauliflower & Kale with dried Mussel Soil and Mussel Beurre Blanc

Smoked Salmon Panna Cotta & Carpaccio with Quail Egg, Rye Croute & Chive and Lemon Gremolata

Fresh Linguine with Smoked Chicken Cream, Chantrelles, Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Monforte Toscano

4 Tasty Recipes that Complement Chardonnay

• Almond and Saffron butter poached crayfish
• Caramalised Pear & Cheese fondue
• Chardonnay Cake
• Orange & Almond Cake
• Mini Mango Galletes
• Prosciutto wrapped Prawns with Corn puree, Waterblommetjies and Coconut foam
• Almond and Saffron butter poached crayfish
• Butternut Fritters
• Crayfish Ravioli, Pineapple, Basil, Pan-Fried Cucumber, Cardonnay, Coconut and Vanilla Sauce
• Fresh Valley Mushroom Salad with wholegrain Mustard and Chardonnay Grape Juice Dressing
• Creation Pear Flan with Pear and Toasted Almond Sorbet

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