{"product_id":"creation-reserve-chardonnay-2023","title":"Creation Reserve Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eCreation Reserve Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eCreation Reserve Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, an elegant single-vineyard white wine from Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay. Crafted from select vineyard parcels rooted in quartz-rich clay soils, this Reserve bottling reflects the estate’s meticulous vineyard selection and refined oak maturation, capturing the cool-climate maritime character of the Cape South Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"468\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eChardonnay enthusiasts who appreciate minerality and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eCollectors of premium, terroir-driven Cape whites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eElegant dining occasions and refined gatherings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eGift-givers seeking a sophisticated single-vineyard wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Chardonnay for those who value balance, texture and age-worthy potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pale gold with luminous clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant grapefruit and fragrant apple with a delicate hint of honey and a gentle sprinkling of cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressive citrus layered with crisp orchard fruit, supported by subtle oak integration and natural maritime freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linear and refined, with poised acidity and a creamy lees-derived mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, mineral-driven and elegantly persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eButter-poached lobster or grilled line fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eRoast chicken with thyme and lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eCreamy mushroom risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eMatured hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eServe chilled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large-bowled Chardonnay glass. Store horizontally in a cool, dark space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024–2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-bowled Chardonnay glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cape South Coast – Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seams of quartz on clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264 m, Southern slope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% new oak, 70% second-fill French oak; 10 months on lees with malolactic fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e⭐ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/creation-reserve-chardonnay-walker-bay\/w\/5323468?year=2023\u0026amp;price_id=37906718\" title=\"Creation Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVivino Rating: 4.2\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e“A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with vibrant citrus and refined oak integration.”\u003cbr data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e“Elegant and mineral-driven with impressive length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eThe Reserve Chardonnay 2023 continues Creation’s reputation for producing structured, age-worthy cool-climate whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eIs this Chardonnay oaked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eYes. It is matured in 30% new and 70% second-fill French oak barrels for 10 months, enhancing texture without overpowering fruit purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eIt is dry, with only 1.6 g\/l residual sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eAbsolutely. The vibrant acidity and balanced structure provide excellent ageing potential for 8–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eWhat makes the Reserve range distinctive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003eIt is a single-vineyard selection from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, showcasing quartz-rich soils and cool maritime influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eWhat foods does it pair best with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003eRich seafood, poultry dishes and creamy vegetarian cuisine complement its mineral backbone and textured palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3303\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eYes. Its single-vineyard origin and refined style make it a premium, sophisticated gift choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creation","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":53387143741767,"sku":"C-RES-OCHAR-23Bottle","price":33.78,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (X6 Bottles)","offer_id":53387155046727,"sku":"C-RES-OCHAR-23Case","price":202.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/CreationReserveChardonnay2023.jpg?v=1772542063","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/creation-reserve-chardonnay-2023","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}