Waterkloof On Borrowed Time Chardonnay 2025
Chardonnay
Description
Waterkloof Wines is one of Stellenbosch’s most admired modern estates, perched high on the Schapenberg slopes above False Bay. The estate is known for biodynamic farming, minimal intervention cellar work and wines that reflect purity, freshness and a strong sense of site. Cooling ocean breezes and elevated vineyards create one of the Cape’s most naturally temperate growing areas, ideal for refined Chardonnay.
On Borrowed Time Chardonnay 2025 is one of Waterkloof’s small-production, site-specific wines, crafted from a tiny mature vineyard block planted in 1999. The stony, low-vigour soils naturally limit yields, concentrating flavour while preserving acidity. Hand-harvested grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeasts in older French oak barrels, then bottled with minimal handling. The result is a focused, characterful Chardonnay shaped more by vineyard than winemaking.
Colour:
Bright straw with green tinges, youthful and luminous in the glass.
Nose:
Lifted aromas of honeysuckle, verbena and passion fruit lead, followed by citrus blossom, subtle oak spice and wet stone complexity.
Palate:
Richly textured yet finely balanced, with flavours of white peach, lemon curd and ripe citrus. The palate has a rounded, layered feel, lifted by bright acidity that keeps the wine energetic and precise. Oak is present only as texture and gentle framing.
Finish:
Long, elegant and mineral, with lingering citrus peel, floral notes and saline freshness.
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Waterkloof On Borrowed Time Chardonnay 2025
- Food Pairing : Waterkloof On Borrowed Time Chardonnay 2025 is beautifully suited to refined seafood and richer white meat dishes. Pair it with line fish in beurre blanc, grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy mushroom risotto or pork loin with apple. The wine’s acidity cuts through richness, while its layered texture complements buttery sauces and roasted flavours. It is equally at home at a dinner table or long weekend lunch.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 5–8 years.
- Vintage: 2025
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Stony, low-vigour soils.
- 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:
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:
These figures are subject to change.
