2022 Vriesenhof Vineyards Estate Chardonnay wood fermented 0.75 Ltr. White
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Beautiful, brilliant light yellow colour with golden reflections. Ripe notes of peach, pineapple and apricot accompanied by seductive wood aromas, vanilla and a touch of toast. Lively acidity keeps the wine nicely balanced. Very flavourful and complex style. The finish is long and pure. Top Chardonnay in which the winemaker's Burgundian past clearly shows up.

Seafood (grilled or with sauce), poultry or other white meat, pastas and spicy vegetarian dishes.

climate

Stellenbosch has a warm maritime climate with high rainfall in the winter period. Temperatures in this winter period are below 20 degrees Celsius. The summer months there are hot, dry and pleasant. With varying influence from the Atlantic Ocean and the Stellenbosch mountains.

soil

Mainly sandy soils with lime and a little granite.

vinification

100% Chardonnay. Hand-picked in the cool of the morning. Careful pressing of full bunches. After 2 days, when fermentation has started, the wine is transferred to wooden vats where fermentation is completed. Full malolactic fermentation on a mix of new oak (50%) and of 2nd and 3rd fill (50%) for 11 months.

vintage
2022
title
Estate
class
Chardonnay wood fermented
region
Stellenbosch
country
South Africa
color
White
alcohol
14.00 %
Ltr.
0.75