Ken Forrester The FMC Chenin Blanc 2025

Ca’ dei Frati’s I Frati Lugana is a vibrant and expressive white wine made from 100% Turbiana, a local grape closely linked to Verdicchio. It opens with bright, refreshing aromas of lemon, citrus zest, green apple, and subtle white flowers. These lifted notes are balanced by gentle herbal hints and a touch of stone fruit, giving the wine both freshness and aromatic depth. On the palate, I Frati is crisp and lively, driven by clean acidity and a dry, mineral‑focused structure. Flavours of lemon, peach, grapefruit, and green apple unfold with clarity, supported by a delicate floral lift. The wine is light‑bodied yet flavourful, offering a precise, refreshing profile that makes it exceptionally drinkable. The finish is long, zesty, and subtly saline, echoing the influence of Lake Garda’s cooling breezes and mineral‑rich soils. This combination of purity, energy, and finesse makes I Frati a versatile companion for seafood, salads, light meats, and aperitif moments. It’s a benchmark Lugana—fresh, elegant, and consistently reliable.

Antinori Bramito Chardonnay 2024 Taste The baby brother of the iconic Cervaro della Sala is an exceptional wine in its own right, with a tautly structured palate and aromas of apples, citrus and toast. Press ”Snappy and well-balanced, with a salty, mineral-laced finish.” – 90 points, Wine Spectator, December 2020

Capensis Fijnbosch Chardonnay 2019 The Capensis Fijnbosch Chardonnay seeks to showcase the pinnacle of purity from a singular site within the Stellenbosch District, and is only produced by our winemaker, Graham Weerts, during exceptional vintages. While our flagship wine, Capensis Western Cape Chardonnay, is sourced from specific vineyard sites across the Western Cape, fruit for this wine is sourced exclusively from the estate Fijnbosch vineyard. Planted at nearly 600 meters, this vineyard is home to some of the highest planted vines in the Stellenbosch District. Aged 11 months in 50% new French oak. Special consideration is exercised in the selection of each vine that becomes a part of this blend to ensure depth, finesse, and quality of the highest level is apparent in the glass. The 2019 Fijnbosch Chardonnay opens with aromas of lemon posset and gunflint. Bright and full on the palate, this wine boasts peach and lime zest notes complemented by crushed oyster shell minerality and salinity. Due to its limited nature, only 125 cases of this wine were produced in 2019.