Williams Selyem 'Drake Estate Vineyard' Chardonnay 2022 100ml

Born from a humble garage experiment by a couple of friends who couldn't afford the French Burgundies they loved, this cult-status Russian River icon forever rewrote the rulebook for American Pinot Noir. utilising old-school methods like traditional foot-treading and gravity-led, unfined vinification, they coax jaw-dropping nuance from legendary neighborhood vineyards to craft extraordinarily luscious, texturally decadent masterpieces that pulse with vibrant fruit purity and a sleek, seductive energy.

South African wine history began in the seventeenth century with Dutch settlers and later Huguenot influence. The Constantia estate once produced some of the world’s most prized sweet wines. After decades of isolation, the new era opened global markets and sparked a new wave of quality focused producers. South Africa’s wine scene blends old world influence with new world energy, shaped by dramatic coastlines, mountain ranges and a warm Mediterranean climate. Its classification system is centred on the Wine of Origin scheme, which highlights geographic provenance across regions, districts and wards. This is a treasure-trove of grape varieties; Chenin Blanc is the country’s signature, delivering everything from fresh orchard-driven styles to richer, more textured expressions. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache and Pinotage define many of the reds, while Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc thrive in cooler coastal areas. From Stellenbosch to Swartland and Cape South Coast, South Africa champions diversity, sustainability and a confident sense of regional identity.

California's coastal wine regions are defined by a brilliant sun-drenched climate tempered by dramatic cooling ocean fogs. This ideal balance allows for a long, slow ripening season, coaxing a spectacular fruit purity, a plush, silken texture, and a beautifully seamless depth.'s coastal wine regions are defined by a brilliant sun-drenched climate tempered by dramatic cooling ocean fogs. This ideal balance allows for a long, slow ripening season, coaxing a spectacular fruit purity, a plush, silken texture, and a beautifully seamless depth.