Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2023
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Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2023
Stylish and Burgundian with bright citrus, white stone fruit, oyster shell minerality and a hint of brioche. The purity of fruit combined with well-judged oak and bright fresh acidity result in a wine that is layered and complex with a lingering finish
Christian Eedes – Winemag
Despite a wet and cool growing season, Eedes praised the wine’s restraint and elegance:
Rating: 93/100
Tasting Notes: Orchard blossom, pear, lime, lemon, and herbs.
Palate: Medium-bodied with racy acidity and a pithy finish—a poised, very elegant vintage.
DESCRIPTION
2022 – Decanter Best in Show Trophy
“After a Platinum win for Elgin Chardonnay last year, we all suspected it was only a matter of time before this propitious combination of variety and region would make its way into our Top Fifty. So it proved this year, as this high-sited (200m-450m), mountain-fringed zone in the Cape’s deep, ocean-cooled south brought us one of the most memorable of this year’s Chardonnay cohort.” — JUDGES COMMENT
The 20th edition of Decanter World Wine Awards saw 18,250 wines judged from 57 countries with the following results: 50 Best in Show, (only 2 Chardonnay’s) 125 Platinum, 705 Gold, 5,568 Silver and 8,161 Bronze medals.
