Gun Bay Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay
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Gun Bay Chardonnay 2024
Gun Bay is a modern South African wine brand created by Andrew Ing in collaboration with experienced local winemakers, drawing inspiration from Cape Town’s coastal lifestyle and the historic Noon Gun tradition on Signal Hill.
Rather than being tied to a single estate, Gun Bay sources fruit from across the Western Cape - a region shaped by a Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and the cooling influence of both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This approach allows the wines to capture ripe fruit character while maintaining freshness and balance.
The winemaking style is deliberately accessible and fruit driven. For the Gun Bay Chardonnay 2024, grapes are harvested early, fermented cool in stainless steel, and kept on fine lees for added texture - all aimed at preserving natural fruit expression without the influence of oak.
Colour:
Pale straw with a bright, youthful sheen.
Nose:
Tropical fruit leads - papaya and pineapple - followed by ripe pear and apricot. A light citrus note adds lift and freshness.
Palate:
Light to medium-bodied, with juicy stone fruit and tropical flavours carried by a soft, rounded texture. The acidity is gentle but present, keeping the wine fresh without sharpness. The unwooded style keeps the focus on clean, uncomplicated fruit.
Finish:
Short to medium, finishing clean with lingering citrus and a subtle stone fruit note.
- Food Pairing : The Gun Bay Chardonnay 2024 is well suited to relaxed, everyday meals. Its soft acidity and fruit-forward style make it a natural match for grilled chicken, roast chicken, or creamy chicken pasta, where the wine complements rather than competes with richness. It also pairs easily with seafood - particularly grilled fish or prawns - as the citrus notes mirror a squeeze of lemon. For lighter options, summer salads or picnic-style dishes work well, making this a versatile choice for casual Cape dining.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Drink now through to 2026–2027.
- Vintage: 2024
- Manufacturer: Gun Bay
- Region: Western Cape
- Sugar Content: 2.5g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
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We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
Please note:
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