South Africa, Cape Coast
Chardonnay
Description
Freshly styled with its hallmark lemony texture - hinting at cool summer nights. Brilliant pear, quince and orange blossom focuses around a lively core of moderate intensity. The wine exhibits fine harmony, with a creamy substance expanding over the length of the palate
Awards
- This wine has not yet received a recognition
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
In line with previous vintages, the majority of this wine originates from the elevated vineyards of the Elandskloof. Bunches are pressed and transferred to tank for cold settling over 36 hours. Only the clarified juice is fermented in stainless steel, where a long, cool fermentation encourages the development of a full spectrum of flavours. The wine undergoes no malo-lactic fermentation, adding further to its fresh appeal, with a 6 month maturation period ‘sur lie’ building a rich element into the palate. An unwooded component of our Estate Chardonnay is introduced prior to bottling, contributing a stone fruit complexity.
Vineyard: n/a
With dry summer conditions of the past few years persisting, harvest commenced on the last day of February and continued intermittently for the following three weeks – an unusually long picking window. Fruit quality proved to be excellent and cropping levels were encouraging.
Maturation
Unwooded
Food Pairing
A shell fish delight! Happy with sushi, summer salads and all fruits of the sea!
