Kershaw Chardonnay (Clonal Selection) 2023
| Producer | Richard Kershaw Wines |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Elgin, Western Cape |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 100% Chardonnay |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Mineral, high-precision cool-climate Chardonnay |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs well with butter-poached lobster, roast chicken with herbs or a creamy risotto, where the wine's mineral focus and restrained oak frame the dish. |
Made in tiny quantities, Richard Kershaw MW's wines are always in high demand. Born in Sheffield, Richard trained and worked as a chef before discovering wine. After extensive travelling he settled in South Africa in 1999, and by 2009 he was Group Winemaker at Mulderbosch and Kanu. He established Kershaw Wines in 2012, specialising in the cool-climate wines of Elgin. Being one of the few MWs to make his own wine, he uses his vast knowledge to craft stunning wines that are easily a match for some of the world's very best wines. In 2026, Kershaw Wines was classed as a First Growth in the South Africa Report by Tim Atkin MW.
Assembled from eight small parcels within the Elgin vineyard, the grapes were hand-picked in the cool early morning and whole-bunch pressed at very low pressure for a minimal, gentle juice yield. The unclarified juice moved straight to barrel by gravity, with no pumps, settling, enzymes or added yeast, undergoing spontaneous fermentation to dryness with malolactic fermentation discouraged. Extended lees ageing in barrel followed before racking, blending and bottling.
