Upfront aromas of limes and golden delicious apples, complemented by hints of toasted bread, raw cashew nuts and short bread, are well integrated with the subtle nuances of oak and creamy flavours. The judicious use of oak ensures a restrained, fine and crisp palate with a zesty finish.
Enjoy this wine on its own, with fresh seafood, creamy pastas or a variety of chicken dishes.
variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : The Winemaking Team
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.78 % vol rs : 2.58 g/l pH : 3.21 ta : 7.27 g/l
type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Vineyards
Swartland 38.4%, Elgin 35.8%, Walker Bay 15.2%, Stellenbosch 10.6%
Vintage conditions
The winter preceding the 2013 vintage was characterized by numerous cold spells and good, saturating rains, which ensured strong, even budding and replenished soil moisture. With the arrival of spring, cool to moderate temperatures reduced vigour and encouraged higher quality in the grapes. Slower, consistent growth persisted through the early summer thanks to dryer conditions that kept diseases at bay. The uncharacteristic, supplementary rainfall during mid to late summer raised soil moisture levels and slightly extended the vintage and ripening period. Overall, the season delivered fruit with concentration, structure and flavour.