Abrie Beeslaar Chardonnay 2023

html Platter’s Guide 2025 – 4.5 Stars (94 Points) This wine offers an exceptionally pure representation of the grape. The 2022 vintage (93 points) features notes of crisp green apple, ripe stone fruit, and vibrant citrus, with a hint of minerality in the finish. It is impeccably balanced, with a long and refreshing aftertaste. The 2023 tasting is very similar, just a bit fresher. The winemaking process includes whole bunch fermentation, with 80% aged in 225L casks, 20% new, and the remainder in ceramic pots for 12 months. – Winnie Bowman, Platter Taster Abrie Beeslaar, a renowned winemaker from the Cape, has been awarded International Winemaker of the Year three times. This wine showcases intense aromas of black cherries, fruitcake, wild strawberries, plums, and cinnamon. It has a perfumed nose with earthy undertones. The wine is well-balanced, elegant, creamy, and rich, with fine tannins that enhance the fruit flavors. The 2023 Abrie Beeslaar Chardonnay is a South African white wine that exudes elegance and complexity. It presents a bouquet with notes of citrus fruits and green apples. On the palate, the taste of ripe pineapple complements the wine's mineral core. Its delicate acidity and moderate alcohol content contribute to a refreshing and balanced finish. This vintage has been praised for its outstanding quality, earning 4.5 stars (94 points) in Platter's Guide 2025. Abrie Beeslaar, known for his expertise in South African winemaking, has crafted a wine with this vintage that beautifully reflects both the terroir and craftsmanship.