-20%Journey's End Chardonnay 75cl. 2018
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You know that Chardonnay that's all butter and nothing else? This is the opposite. It's pale gold in the glass, fresh citrus and stone fruit up front, then a soft creamy texture that sneaks up at the end. Dry, balanced, a little bit serious without being a snob about it. Pour it cold on a slow Nairobi evening and it just works.
First sniff is clean and bright: lemon and lime, then a softer waft of peach and white nectarine. There's a flinty, stony edge underneath (that's the minerality talking, the part that keeps it crisp instead of flabby). On the palate it's juicy citrus and stone fruit, then a gentle creaminess from its time in oak rolls in. The acidity keeps everything tight and fresh, and the finish is long, elegant and dry. No sugar, no heavy butterbomb vibe. Just balance.
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Where it's from
Journey's End sits up on the Schaapenberg hills in Stellenbosch, South Africa, close enough to the ocean that cool sea breezes drift over the vines and slow the ripening (which is exactly why the wine stays so fresh). The soils are ancient decomposed granite and sandy quartz, the kind of dirt that gives you minerality for free. The Gabb family, originally from Shropshire in the UK, bought the place in 1995 and run it on a minimum-intervention, low-fuss philosophy. The grapes here are hand-picked, partly wild-fermented in 300-litre French oak barrels and left seven months on the lees, which is where that creamy texture comes from.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Journey's End Chardonnay 75cl. 2018?
Journey's End Chardonnay 75cl. 2018 is KSh 2,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Journey's End Chardonnay 2018 75cl taste like?
Pale gold, with fresh citrus and stone fruit, a stony minerality and a creamy, lightly-oaked texture. It's dry with balanced acidity and an elegant, delicate finish.
- What is the ABV of Journey's End Chardonnay 2018?
It's 14% ABV, so a touch fuller than your everyday white. Drink it with food.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Properly dry. No residual sugar to speak of, just bright fruit and balanced acidity.
- How should I serve it?
Chilled to about 8 to 10C in a white wine glass. No ice, no mixer. Let it warm a few minutes if it tastes shy.
- What food pairs with it?
Roast chicken, prawns and white fish, creamy curries, or a sharp cheese board. Grilled fish lakeside is a winner too.
- Where is Journey's End Chardonnay from?
The Schaapenberg hills in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on a family estate cooled by ocean breezes, with grapes hand-picked and partly wild-fermented in French oak.
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Journey's End Chardonnay 75cl. 2018 price in Kenya
Buy Journey's End Chardonnay 75cl. 2018 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
