{"product_id":"de-wetshof-estate-finesse-chardonnay-2025","title":"De Wetshof Estate Finesse Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eDe Wetshof Estate, situated in the limestone-rich Robertson Valley, is regarded as one of South Africa’s pioneering Chardonnay producers. The estate has been in the De Wet family for generations, with Danie de Wet playing a significant role in establishing Chardonnay as one of the country’s benchmark white varieties. The combination of limestone soils, warm days and cooling evening breezes creates ideal conditions for producing Chardonnay with both richness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eThe Finesse Chardonnay 2025 reflects the estate’s site-specific approach to viticulture and winemaking. Fruit is sourced from vineyards planted in rocky, gravelly soils rich in limestone and clay, helping to develop the wine’s characteristic citrus profile and subtle nutty complexity. Barrel fermentation and maturation in carefully selected French oak, combined with lees contact and regular batonnage, add texture and depth while maintaining elegance and varietal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eBright straw gold with a clear, luminous appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eFresh citrus, lemon peel and green apple aromas lead the nose, followed by layers of toasted nuts, oatmeal and subtle vanilla spice from oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eMedium-bodied and textured, the palate combines vibrant citrus fruit with notes of grilled nuts, stone fruit and gentle creaminess from lees ageing. The oak is integrated rather than dominant, adding shape and softness while allowing the wine’s mineral freshness to remain central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eClean and persistent, finishing with zesty citrus, delicate nuttiness and a refined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Wetshof","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45240805130419,"sku":"WW2540CH06","price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/DeWetshofEstateSauvignonBlanc2025_cca5a2de-947a-42af-8f27-39dc0f98f43d.jpg?v=1775132994","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/de-wetshof-estate-finesse-chardonnay-2025","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}