Heggies range now made by Marc Van Halderen and part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Label so named as it sits at 500 metres above sea level. Fermented and matured for 8 and half months in French oak barriques, with 30% of blend in only 7% new oak and the rest in one year and older oak. Thoroughly modern with fresh lemon and lime citrus zest, nectarine stone fruit, ginger and white blossom. Vibrant and lively with generous stone fruit, a little savoury grip and mid palate creaminess from the subtle barrel work with plenty of juicy citrusy acidity to close through the dry finish. Nothing overtly complex but good drinking at the price.

Clean and fresh, there is a skip in its step. A tidy entry-level Heggies Chardonnay from the Eden Valley. Lemons, mango and a flash of lemon butter with plenty of juicy and fleshy white stonefruits. Citrusy acid on close gives it another lift. A really enjoyable drink, you wouldn't be disappointed with this in your glass. Drink to five years.

The name gives a clue to the high-altitude vineyard source high up in the Eden Valley. This fits snugly into that bridge between value for money and a touch of class with a brilliant bright luminosity and an aroma that captures the variety perfectly. Lemon zest with a stone fruit infusion on the nose. Then the palate really strikes gold with its precision and length. It also has that vibrant zippy feel with a crystalline acidity promoting a very long finish plus a lovely mouthfeel to boot. Mighty impressive for this price.