Sunny evenings aren’t guaranteed as we ease into May, which is why I am shopping for fresh white wines with a richer and riper character
Warm weather brings a thirst for chilled white wines and rosés, lighter styles that offer refreshment as well as pleasant taste. But sunny evenings aren’t guaranteed as we ease into May, which is why I am shopping for fresh white wines with a richer and riper character.
I find that medium- to full-bodied examples of chenin blanc and chardonnay can be satisfying whether it’s positively spring-like or unseasonably cool outside. I’ve recommended a number to seek out until the weather finds its seasonal groove. There are many good examples from South Africa available, usually offering tremendous value for their price.
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay and Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc are terrific options for the mixed bag of weather in store at this time of year. I’ve also added rewarding styles of chardonnay and viognier from two admired family wineries in other parts of the world, Catena from Argentina and Yalumba from South Australia. Mention of the Catena name often calls deep ruby-coloured malbecs to consumers’ minds, but the winemaking team has refined their approach to producing chardonnay from four different estate vineyards that range from 950 metres above sea level in Agrelo to 1,450 metres in Gualtallary.
Yalumba’s approach to its crowd-pleasing white wine also continues to evolve. The 2022 vintage show fleshy fruit and fragrant floral and ginger notes typical of the viognier grape, which would be appealing on cool and wet days and warm and sunny nights alike.While chenin blanc and chardonnay capture more attention, sauvignon blanc is a grape to watch in South Africa.
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