Babylonstoren, Sprankel, Simonsberg, Paarl, South Africa 2018 92
£36.99-£40 Islington Wine, The Newt in Somerset
This delightful Cap Classique delivers plenty of bubbly enjoyment. Chardonnay with 10% Pinot Noir, up to five years on lees brings a silky creaminess. Aromas of ripe peach and apple lure you in: a perfect aperitif. JS Alc 12%
The Lane, Beginning Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2022 92
£21.25 Corney & Barrow
This hails from the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, and it shows in the focused, acid-driven style, which is balanced by toasty oak, a struck-match smokiness and white peach. Gives Burgundy at this price level a run for its money. AW Alc 13.5%
Creation, Reserve Chardonnay, Cape South Coast, South Africa 2022 91
£28 Creation Wines
An enticing, opulent mango, fennel seed and nutty nose leads…
