David Finlayson Chardonnay 2023

91 pts Wine Advocate June 2025 The David Finlayson 2023 Stellenbosch Chardonnay (with the black label and a screw-cap bottle) is bright and crisp with tropical tones that add aromatic highlights over a core of softer orchard fruit and melon. This expression has a salty side for extra focus and minerality, but the basic and genuine quality of fruit is the main attraction here. This is an accessible wine that will prove easy to pair with light lunches and salads. Fruit is collected from various sites just outside of False Bay. This is a release of 18,000 bottles. 2024-202990 pts Wine Spectator 11/30/25 A creamy white, with a toasty overtone, plus a spine of vivid acidity well-meshed with flavors of persimmon, passion fruit, lemon parfait and toasted almond. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 800 cases imported.