Storm, Vrede Chardonnay 2022 Hemel-en-Aarde
Expressive, admirable, lovable Pinot and Chardonnay from probably South Africa's most exciting wine region and a world-class winery. Small production, rare wines, worth cellaring. All the expert reviews are positive, this really is a top notch, world-class estate on epic form.
jancisrobinson.com 17.5/20
In 2021 they produced around 1,125 litres. In 2022 it was about 4,650 litres. Nature gave back. Eight months in French oak, 30% new. Spontaneous fermentation. I love the nose on this – it's so vivid and mouth-watering. Dried apricots. Peaches, peach skin, quince. So much texture! Like ruched silk. So many layers. Dusty, intense, yuzu and fragrant. It reminds me, somehow, of an apple orchard – the freshness, the sweetness, light and unshowy beauty. (TC)
Parker 94+
With a fresh and mineral-driven nose, the 2022 Vrede Chardonnay opens with gorgeous lemon pastry cream essences, oak spices and hints of yellow apples and Meyer lemon. Medium-bodied, the wine expands on the palate with surprising weight and freshness that remains constant as it uncoils and opens with elegance and finesse that has me coming back for more. Lingering with succulently sweet citrus and yellow apple tones, this beautiful Chardonnay ends with a spicy, food-friendly finish. Chardonnay lovers, you'll want to add this to your cellar.
Delivery
You can choose to have your order delivered or arrange click and collect in store (more info below). Delivery is FREE on orders of £60 or more (Cambridge and surrounds) and £120 or more (UK wide) to a single address in mainland Great Britain.
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| Delivery Option | Price | Minimum Bottle | Estimated Delivery |
| Standard Delivery Cambridge & Surrounds | FREE on orders over £75 or 6+ bottles £2.95 on orders under £75 |
No minimum bottle count required for this delivery type | Within 1-7 days, normally next day. |
| Standard Delivery GB Mainland | FREE on orders over £120 £7.95 on orders under £120 |
No minimum bottle count required for this delivery type | Within 2-7 days, normally within 3 working days. |
| Deliveries to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and UK Islands, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly | Additional courier charges will apply to postcodes IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-44, PH49-50, ZE, BT, IM, TR21-25
Please note: we classify the Channel Islands as an International destination. |
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| Click and Collect | FREE | No minimum bottle count required for this delivery type | Same day collection usually available (during store opening hours). See details below. |
| Order from store and Collect | FREE | No minimum bottle count required for this delivery type | Please phone or email your local store for availability |
Click & Collect
- FREE collection on any order.
- Order and pay online, choose Click and Collect at checkout, and select your store.
- We’ll contact you when your order is ready.
- We’ll hold your order in-store for ten days, so you can collect at a time that works for you.