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Grapes are sourced from carefully-selected premium vineyards in the Western Cape. This wine has the classic notes of lemon & grapefruit you’d expect from Chardonnay, with hints of almond & a fine, mineral finish.
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4 ½ Stars 2024 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Elegant & sophisticated, 22 (92 pts) styled for the long haul from Overberg, Elgin & Stellenbosch grapes. Mouthwatering tropicals & citrus, exquisite balance between vibrant fruit & crème brulee richness, dabs clove & nutmeg from barrel ferment & 9 months lees stirring.
91 pts Tim Atkin MW 2023
Talented young winemaker Rüdger van Wyk uses grapes from Elgin, Overberg and Stellenbosch to produce this impressive Chardonnay under his own label. Aged in 10% new wood with 20% malolactic adding some extra texture, it has subtle citrus, pear and vanilla pod flavours and focused, supporting acidity. 2023-26
Kara-Tara is a joint-venture between Rudger van Wyk (2018 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year) and José Conde of Stark-Condé Wines.
The name Kara-Tara refers to a small town near Knysna, where winemaker Rudger van Wyk grew up. Translated from the traditional Khoisan, it means “deep dark shadows” and refers to the Karatara river that runs through the town.
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