False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay 2025
Chardonnay
Buy now. Pay later. 0% Interest
False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay 2025
False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay 2025 is produced by Waterkloof through its False Bay Vineyards range, a collection focused on honest, naturally made wines that overdeliver for everyday drinking. Waterkloof, based on the Schapenberg slopes above False Bay in Stellenbosch, is widely respected for regenerative farming, minimal intervention winemaking and wines with a clear sense of place.
Â
Fruit for this Chardonnay is sourced from sustainably farmed coastal vineyards where ocean influence helps preserve natural acidity and freshness. The wine is wild fermented and made without oak, allowing the fruit and mineral character to remain front and centre. This style suits drinkers looking for Chardonnay with energy, restraint and clarity rather than heaviness.
Â
Colour:
Pale straw with bright green flashes and youthful brilliance.
Â
Nose:
Fresh aromas of green apple, lemon zest and white pear lead, followed by hints of wet stone and subtle citrus blossom.
Â
Palate:
Crisp and linear, with flavours of orchard fruit, grapefruit and lemon. The texture is clean and focused, with bright acidity carrying the palate. Unoaked handling keeps the wine taut, fresh and precise.
Â
Finish:
Dry, mouthwatering and lively, with lingering citrus peel and mineral freshness.
- Food Pairing : False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay 2025 is ideal with lighter, fresh dishes such as grilled hake, calamari, chicken salads, sushi or creamy pasta with lemon and herbs. The bright acidity cuts through richer textures, while the clean citrus profile complements seafood beautifully. It also works well with goatâs cheese or summer vegetable dishes where freshness is key.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 2â4 years.
- Vintage: 2025
- Region: Coastal Region
- Sugar Content: 2.5g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13%
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
Our Guarantee:
Try a bottle. Unhappy with the selection? Call us, weâll collect the remainder of the pack and refund you in full! No questions asked.
Free Insurance:
In the unlikely event you receive a broken bottle in your case, call us immediately and we will credit your account.
Out of Stock Selections:
Where stock of a particular wine runs out we will always substitute it with a similar or higher value wine.