Benguela Cove Chardonnay

R295.00

It is nearly impossible not to fall in love with the sumptuous aroma of this wine. Straw gold in colour, elegantly knit aromas of roasted almonds, gunflint, orange blossom and dried peach lures you in and generously follows through on the palate. Met with a bold acidity, a gentle creaminess also envelops the palate, trailed with citrus zest, grapefruit and hints of nougat. The mineral structure cuts through the ever so slight buttery mouthfeel leaving a fresh, clean finish. This wine, packed with character, is best explained as a wine of refined complexity.

This wine is confident and demands attention with its balance between freshness and fullness. Apart from being beautifully balanced, the intensity, chalky texture, length, concentration and super long finish makes this a worthy competitor for the best Chardonnays of its kind. Cellaring potential: 2 – 5 years since harvest date

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Description

WINE OF ORIGIN: WALKER BAY

Winemaker’s Notes:

Walker Bay earned its repertoire for outstanding Chardonnay and these vineyards are no exception. Nudged by the lagoon with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even more at night. A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity while maritime winds encourage healthy vines that need minimal intervention.

Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were hand sorted. The two clones were fermented and matured separately. 50% of the juice was hyper-oxidised while the balance was treated reductive prior to the onset of fermentation. The wine was left on its lees for the entire maturation period to enhance palate texture. A 20% portion was allowed to go through secondary malolactic fermentation to enhance richness and mouthfeel. Maturation: 10 months, 50 % new French oak.

 

 

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