Pineapple, citrus flavours are in abundance on the nose and palate. This vintage has fresh acidity and concentrated structure with very good ageing potential. AWARDS: "Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide" gave this Chardonnay Unwooded in 2014 4*, in 2015 4* & in 2016 also 4 stars. "Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide" gave this Chardonnay Unwooded 2016 also in 2017 4 stars. This Chardonnay Unwooded 2016 also received the "2016 Veritas Silver Award".

climate

Humid subtropical climate

soil

Soil: Hutton, cracking clay soils.

vinification

100% Chardonnay, The chardonnay vineyard site is 400m above sea level attracting the full cooling effect of the cold Atlantic. The 2017 harvest went through with very few hot days and the evenings were cooler than most years yielding superior fruit. The unwooded style of Chardonnay is about maintaining freshness, therefore the grapes need to be kept at 14° - 18° C during the crush, skin contact period and fermentation. The fermentation in stainless steel tanks lasted 12 days. The wine spent 3 months on the lees before filtration and bottling.