Tokara Reserve Collection Chardonnay

The vineyards around Stellenbosch offer unobstructed views of the imposing Simonsberg mountain. At the foot of these towering cliffs lies the Tokara winery, nestled in a breathtakingly beautiful and expansive landscape. The soils here are nutrient-rich, and sunny days and fresh sea air create a climate in which the grapes can ripen evenly over many months. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes are the primary focus of cultivation on the 120 hectares of vineyards. Using state-of-the-art cellar technology, these grapes are crafted into complex and elegant wines characterized by their fruitiness and freshness. In Walker Bay, near Hermanus, and in the neighboring "new" region of Elgin, low average daily temperatures ensure that cool-climate grape varieties like the estate's Sauvignon Blanc can best express their potential. This relatively young winery was established by G.F. Ferreira in 1994 and is now undeniably one of South Africa's top producers. His philosophy is "Good wine, good food, and good art go together to create a good lifestyle"—and so Tokara presents itself as an architectural gem with an attached art gallery and a first-class restaurant. Tokara is among the top 10 wineries in South Africa and is ranked among the top 50 worldwide. More precisely, Tokara is in 48th place, one spot ahead of a certain Château Mouton-Rothschild.