Pour this cold and the whole glass lights up: green apple, a hit of sweet melon, then a squeeze of lime that keeps it lively. This is Chardonnay with the makeup off. No heavy oak, no buttery weight, just pure fruit and a creamy, rounded middle that makes it dangerously easy to keep sipping. Perfect for a warm Nairobi evening when you want something with a bit of zing but still soft enough to drink on its own. Order it now, we'll get it to you fast.
First whiff is apple and ripe melon, with a little spicy edge that keeps things interesting. Take a sip and the lime swoops in, fresh and zesty, sitting over a texture that's surprisingly creamy and round for a wine with no oak. It's properly dry, so no sugary aftertaste, just clean fruit and a long, flavourful finish that lingers nicely. Think bright and juicy rather than sharp.
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This comes from Diemersdal, a wine estate in Durbanville just north of Cape Town, where cool Atlantic breezes keep the grapes fresh and bright. The Louw family has been making wine here since 1885, and Thys Louw is the sixth generation to run the cellar. They pick the Chardonnay at night to lock in freshness, then deliberately skip the oak barrels so the fruit does all the talking. Six generations in and they clearly know what they're doing.
Good to know
- What is the price of Diemersdal Chardonnay Unwooded 75cl?
Diemersdal Chardonnay Unwooded 75cl is KSh 2,379 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Diemersdal Unwooded Chardonnay 75cl taste like?
Bright and fruit-led: apple and sweet melon on the nose, a zesty lime lift on the palate, and a creamy, rounded texture with a long dry finish. No oaky, buttery heaviness here.
- What is the ABV of Diemersdal Unwooded Chardonnay?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a white wine.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. You get loads of fruit flavour but no sugar, so it finishes clean and crisp.
- What does 'unwooded' mean?
It means the wine never saw an oak barrel. That keeps it fresh and fruity instead of rich and buttery, so the apple, melon and lime flavours come through pure.
- How should I serve it?
Nice and cold, around 8 to 10°C, in a standard white wine glass. Great as an aperitif or with seafood and creamy dishes.
- Where is it from?
Durbanville in South Africa, made by the Diemersdal estate where the Louw family has farmed since 1885.
Diemersdal Chardonnay Unwooded 75cl
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Diemersdal Chardonnay Unwooded 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Diemersdal Chardonnay Unwooded 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,379. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.