New Chardonnay Association of South Africa launched

By Admin | 28th February 2025

Chardonnay arrived in South Africa in the 80’s under interesting circumstances, with stories of Jan Boland Coetzee and Danie de Wet smuggling cuttings in from Burgundy.  In retrospect elevated from criminal to hero, says Paul Clüver Snr.  Chardonnay is the chosen one, it was not an arranged marriage.

 

Chardonnay in South Africa has experienced significant growth and acclaim in recent years, positioning itself as one of the country's leading white wine varietals.

For 15 years, the Chardonnay Forum has shared knowledge, technology and enabled fellow Chardonnay producers to network. This Forum has evolved and the new Chardonnay Association of South Africa was established in August 2024, with the official launch held at a high profile event at Jordan Wine Estate in November last year.

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