Appellation | Swartland |
Color | White |
Grape Varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) | 13.5% |
Bottle Size (Cl) | 75 cl |
Type of Soil | Soil types vary from Hutton, Clovelly, Sandy fernwood, and Kroonstad, but Malmesbury Shale dominates, with small patches of granite and Table Mountain sandstone. |
Winemaking | Grapes were harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning, destalked and crushed. The grapes are pumped into separators and then pressed to separate the juice from the skins. Cold fermentation at 12°C took place in stainless steel tanks, lasting 10 – 14 days before stabilizing, filtering and bottling. |
‘Winemakers Collection’ Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Pale straw color, clear and bright. A forthcoming, complex nose with butterscotch and lime on the fore, as well as dried fruit and winter ripe citrus. The palate shows citrus fruit with hints of white flowers. A complex wine, with a well-balanced acidity that ends in a lingering finish.
PAIRING
Great aperitif on its own or perfect with grilled seafood, Thai food and tomato salads.