Simonsig Cape Fox Chardonnay 2021 750ml
Pour this when you want white wine that actually feels like an occasion. It's creamy and rounded, full of peach and citrus, with that soft buttery warmth good French oak gives a Chardonnay. Dry, but never sharp or thin. Chill it down, get a roast chicken going, and you've basically nailed dinner. Fun fact to drop while you pour: Simonsig planted South Africa's very first Chardonnay back in 1978, so this is the real OG.
First sniff is bright and fruity: white and yellow peach, quince, a lift of citrus blossom. Then the oak slides in with butterscotch and a gentle toasty, nutty thing going on. On the tongue it's where this wine flexes. There's a proper creamy, mouth-coating texture in the middle, fruit and oak holding hands rather than fighting, and it lands on a clean, almost stony finish that keeps it dry and fresh. Smart and generous, not heavy.
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Where it's from
This comes from Simonsig, a family farm in Stellenbosch run by the Malan family, who are basically South African wine royalty. Frans Malan made the country's first bottle-fermented bubbly here in 1971, then in 1978 the estate released South Africa's first Chardonnay. So when you drink this, you're drinking from the people who put the grape on the map in this country. Generations on, his sons and grandkids still run the place.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Simonsig Cape Fox Chardonnay 2021 750ml?
Simonsig Cape Fox Chardonnay 2021 750ml is KSh 3,199 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Simonsig Chardonnay 2021 750ml taste like?
Peach, quince and citrus blossom on the nose, with butterscotch and a toasty, nutty note from French oak. The palate is creamy and rounded with fresh acidity and a clean, dry, mineral finish.
- What is the ABV of Simonsig Chardonnay 2021?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable, classic strength for a barrel-fermented white.
- Is Simonsig Chardonnay sweet or dry?
It's dry. The creaminess comes from the texture and the oak, not from sugar, and it finishes crisp and clean.
- How do I serve Simonsig Chardonnay?
Chill it to around 8 to 10C and pour it into a white wine glass. No ice or mixer needed. Let the first pour warm a touch so the oaky, creamy side opens up.
- What food pairs with Simonsig Chardonnay?
Roast chicken, creamy pasta, buttery prawns or grilled white fish all work brilliantly. It also loves a soft, nutty cheese board.
- Where is Simonsig Chardonnay from?
From the Simonsig estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, run by the Malan family. They released South Africa's very first Chardonnay back in 1978.
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Simonsig Cape Fox Chardonnay 2021 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Simonsig Cape Fox Chardonnay 2021 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,199. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
