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Iona Fynbos Limited Release Monopole Chardonnay 2023 Wine (75cl)
Iona Fynbos Limited Release Monopole Chardonnay 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2023 white wine made from Chardonnay from South Africa. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Iona |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Wine style | white |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa |
| ABV | 20% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Iona Fynbos Limited Release Monopole Chardonnay 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2023 white wine made from Chardonnay in South Africa.
Typical grape profile: Chardonnay — Ranges from crisp and citrussy (unoaked) to rich, buttery and vanilla-scented (oaked). The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Chardonnay growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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Iona Fynbos Limited Release Monopole Chardonnay is a single-vineyard, wild-yeast fermented Chardonnay of exceptional elegance and complexity from one of South Africa's most exciting cool-climate estates, founded by Andrew Gunn at 420 metres above sea level in the Elgin Valley. Perfumed, mineral and beautifully structured, this is Cape Chardonnay at its most refined and age-worthy.
Why You'll Love It
Iona is one of Elgin's benchmark estates, farming organically and biodynamically with a focus on soil health and ecological balance, even using geese to manage pests naturally. The long, cool growing season in Elgin, one of South Africa's coldest vineyard regions, allows for the production of wines with real elegance, complexity and a distinctly fresh, mineral character. The Fynbos vineyard, planted in 2003, is a single-site monopole on the eastern side of the farm, producing fruit of remarkable depth and generosity. Limited release and not to be missed.
Vineyard & Production
The Fynbos vineyard sits on north-facing slopes with well-drained soils rich in clay over decomposed sandstone, with north-south row orientation. Grapes are hand-picked and cooled overnight before whole-bunch pressing with no settling enzymes, allowing more solids to remain in the juice. Fermentation occurs entirely with wild yeasts in 228-litre and 300-litre French oak barrels, 20% new and the remainder in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels. The wine remains on the lees for 12 months, with 20% undergoing malolactic fermentation and no batonnage. Following racking and blending, the wine is fined and stabilised naturally for three months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Perfumed and mineral-driven, with soft pear, stone fruit and bright citrus notes. Sumptuous on the palate, with a fruit profile of both depth and breadth, supported by excellent structure and real ageing potential.
Perfect Pairings
A natural partner for roast chicken, grilled lobster and scallops. Also excellent with Caesar salad, chicken an
Evidence boundary
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