Experience the crystalline purity of the Storm Ridge Chardonnay 2024, a masterclass in cool-climate winemaking from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Hannes Storm crafts this vintage from high-density vines rooted in stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale. The 2024 season produced a concentrated crop with incredible tension and structural depth. Expect a vibrant bouquet of lemon pith, fresh apricot, and white peach. The palate reveals a signature flinty minerality and salted almond notes. This wine balances a creamy texture with a refreshing, citrus-driven acidity. Storm Ridge Chardonnay 2024 shows remarkable energy and a long, persistent finish.
- 94 Points – Gismondi on Wine (Treve Ring)
- 92+ Points – James Suckling
- 91 Points – Neal Martin (Vinous)
The fruit comes from an east-facing slope high in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Winemakers use a traditional basket press for the grapes before native fermentation begins. The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation to retain its bright, malic freshness. It rests for 11 months in 228L French oak barrels and clay amphorae. This combination ensures a wine that is both polished and moreish. Enjoy this bottle now or cellar it for up to eight years.