South Africa's leading Chardonnays were revealed at the 2012 Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report on 3 October at an intimate gathering at French Toast restaurant, Cape Town. Produced by emerging wine commentator Christian Eedes in partnership with Sanlam Private Investments (SPI), the report celebrates world-class South African wines and the awards ceremony for the top 10 Chardonnays is fast becoming a wine lovers' favourite. The top 10 Chardonnay winners: Hannes Storm for Hamilton Russell Vineyards 2011, Joris van Almenkerk for Almenkerk 2011, Johan Kruger for Sterhuis Barrel Selection 2011, Patrick Ngamane for Hartenberg, Jacques de Klerk for Radford Dale 2011 and Johann Fourie for KWV The Mentors 2011; Matthew van Heerden for Uva Mira Single Vineyard 2011, Sharon Patterson for Sumaridge 2010, Kathy Jordan for Jordan Barrel Fermented 2011 and Dumsani for Tokara Reserve Collection Walker Bay 2011