South Africa, Elgin Valley
Chardonnay
Description
Made from 100% Chardonnay, the nose exudes ripe stone fruit, lemon zest and pineapple slices. Clean, refreshing acidity supports the ripe yellow-profile fruit, complexed by vanilla bean spice and an oatmeal texture. Would pair with roast chicken, mushroom risotto or a slice of Camembert.
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard Medals
92 pts Tim Atkin
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Fermentation was started in stainless steel with ambient yeast. The fermenting juice was racked into a selection of French barrique, followed by a period of battonage to bolster the wine's mid-palate. Ten months of barrel maturation on the fine lees fleshed out the wine and added richness. Prior to bottling the wine was lightly filtered to preserve it's integrity.
Vineyard: Blocks 9-14 clone 76, 95, & 548
Viniculture: The 2018 vintage from Lothian Vineyards' 5 blocks of Chardonnay - Clones 76,95, 548 were hand harvested at optimal ripeness. The fruit was whole bunch pressed, with a period of skin contact.
Viticulture
: The 2017 vintage from Lothian Vineyards' 3 blocks of Chardonnay was hand harvested at optimal ripeness. The fruit was whole bunch pressed, with a period of skin contact.
