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Sterhuis Chardonnay 2007
by Johan Kruger

Sterhuis Chardonnay 2007
  • 4.5 stars in its debut vintage from South Africa's Wine Magazine
  • If you want to drink Burgundy quality and you don't want to pay greedily grasping Burgundy prices, you should give this a go
  • Powerful and rich, but with a balance and elegance that makes Michelle Obama look clumsy
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Richard Steventon

Comment on: Sterhuis Chardonnay 2007



Full bodied Chardonnay, drunk a while ago, but I did enjoy it. I am ordering some more to supplement my cellar. I tend to the more flavoursome white wines from Burgundy and this definitely fits the bill. <br />

by Richard 26/01/2010 17:49

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Nathan McLennan

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Fantastic wine and my favourite white on the site. <br /><br />Grass on the nose, buttery and minerally in the mouth with a honeysuckle finish.<br /><br />Wonderfully complex but that?s why it works.

by Nathan 04/01/2010 09:03

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Pete Drewienkiewicz

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There is a heavy Cote de Beaune influence on this French-oaked Chardonnay as you would expect. The 2007 delivers a Meursault-esque experience at a fraction of the price. It is rare to find a New World Chardonnay so young that still benefits from such well developed toasty oak and creamy tones. Top stuff.

by Pete 17/12/2009 13:31

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Jeremy Sierla

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There is not much information to be found about this wine on the label, but the integration of fruit and oak suggest fermentation in barrel. There is a compelling tension between the tang of the fruit and the caramel yogurt overtones of the wood which resolve themselves on the finish into something bright and pure. Definitely a food wine, and one to linger over.

by Jeremy 12/11/2009 17:33

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Johan Kruger

"I do not consider winemaking to be a job, it's a way of life. I feel really fortunate to be involved in this wonderful industry. Oh, and it's great that I don't have to wear a tie, in fact, I don't even own one! My father bought our farm in 1980 and I started working the vines with him in 1998. One the bug hit me I couldn't resist making our own wines. Following our first vintage of Chardonnay, I was awarded a Young Wine Maker of the year award, as well as 4.5 stars in Platter and Wine Magazine. I work very closely with my Dad. He's very proud of what we do with the grapes and neither of us would change what we do for the world."

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The Facts


Style: Oaky Aussie Chardonnay and friends
Grape: Chardonnay & Chardonnay Blends
Country: South Africa
Alcohol: 14.50%
Vintage: 2007
Size: 75cl
Customers who rated this wine
Susan Woodward

Susan Woodward (88)

Rated this wine:

3.5 Stars
David McSorley

David McSorley (35)

Rated this wine:

4 Stars
Thomas Knowles

Thomas Knowles (5)

Rated this wine:

3.5 Stars
Andrew Mackinnon

Andrew Mackinnon (29)

Rated this wine:

4 Stars
Pete Drewienkiewicz

Pete Drewienkiewicz (21)

Rated this wine:

4.5 Stars

The Vet

created on 22/04/2009