“…After looking around for a suitable vineyard, we decided we wanted to stay in the Polkadraai Hills for this. We love what the area brings to white wines, a real inherent saltiness and freshness.
In the cellar we whole bunch pressed the grapes to tank to settle overnight. The next day the juice was put into neutral 500L barrels for fermentation and remained there to complete MLF. After 7 months of elevage in the same barrels, the wine was racked and bottled.”
Vitals
100% Chardonnay W.O Stellenbosch
Vineyard: Bluegum Grove
Planting Year: 2005
Grown by: Danie Carinus
Soil: Granite and sand
Alcohol: 11.67%
pH: 3.25
Total Acidity: 6.25 g/L
Christian Eedes (Winemag): “White peach, citrus and apple on the nose while the palate has good fruit definition and bright acidity – a little more roundness and weight than usual. 91pt.”
