Aslina Wines Western Cape Chardonnay 2024

Ntsiki Biyela made history as South Africa’s first Black female winemaker, and she founded Aslina—named for her grandmother—after more than a decade of acclaim at other cellars. This Western Cape Chardonnay shows what she’s after: clarity, balance, and freshness over weight. The fruit is sourced from cooler Cape sites, fermented and aged with restraint so the lemony, citrus-driven character comes through cleanly. There’s just enough texture to feel generous on the palate without veering into butter or oak. A crowd-pleasing white that punches well above its station, with a meaningful story behind every bottle.