The 2006 Chardonnay d’Honneur has a fresh, lifted vanilla and beeswax-scented bouquet with impressive definition. The palate is poised and tense on the entry underpinned by racy acidity and impressive focus with citrus lemon, dried apricot, honeycomb and hazelnut towards the finish that needs more persistence. But otherwise, this is an impressive Chardonnay. Drink now-2016. Based in Robertson, De Wetshof was founded by Danie de Wet who pioneered many of South Africa’s dry white wines in the 1970’s after taking over from his father in 1972.Importer: Worthwhile Wine Company, Atlanta, GA; tel. (678) 358-5241

A rounded, buttery style, with a medium-weight core of fig and pear fruit that glides through the laid-back finish. Offers friendly flavors, but is a touch shy on drive. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Breede River Valley / Robertson Select to Add