AFTER harvest time, when the cooler weather begins to waft in, it’s time to switch from crisp summer quaffers to a more textured autumn wine. Tokara’s new Chardonnay vintage, just released by this family-owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has all the appeal of a vibrant wine with its fresh citrus character, yet comforts with a layered, creamy texture.
The wine is crafted from Tokara’s cool climate Elgin vineyards and vines growing in ancient decomposed granitic soils on the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch. It’s a perfect taste partner with fish and chicken, and a winner as an aperitif.
Tokara Chardonnay 2018 has a cellar door price of R110 per bottle. Purchase online for delivery after the lockdown restrictions have been lifted.