Samantha O’Keefe’s pioneering estate in Greyton has recovered from a devastating fire in 2019 that destroyed her home and winery, and she continues to be one of the Cape’s most inspiring and talented winemakers. The estate’s shale soils are underpinned by clay. The juice is fermented and matured for 11 months in 500-litre barrels with one-third new oak. The result is a unique and visceral Chardonnay of rare originality and exceptional depth. 

Dry farmed, low-yielding parcels in Greyton supply the raw material for this ambitious, intense, concentrated Chardonnay from Samantha O'Keefe. Honey, beeswax, lemongrass and gunflint notes are complemented by slightly toasty 30% new oak and racy minerality. Needs more time in bottle. 2024-29" 94pts Tim Atkin MW South Africa Report 2023