Citrus with lanolin, hay and tropical fruits on the bouquet. Also very subtle toasty, brioche notes. The palate is plush on entry, rich and melded yet shows a fine acidity that provides a perfect balance to the wine. A restrained elegance and lingering aftertaste  completes the wine. Barrel Ageing: 11 months 225L French oak barriques, 30% new, 50% second fill, 20% third fill
Production
Maturation: 2 to 8 years from vintage
Alcohol: 13,34% by volume
Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l
Total Acid: 7,1 g/l
pH: 3,32 Food pairing Oysters, scallops and Chardonnay risotto with a basil cream sauce, Cape line-fish, Cheeses. Awards 2017: Tim Atkin 95 points
2016: Prescient Chardonnay Report 2018 93 points, Tim Atkin 95 points
2015: 94 points Tim Atkin, 93 points Prescient Chardonnay Awards 2017, 90 points Robert Parker
2014: 93 points Tim Atkin, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2013: 93 points Tim Atkin , 91 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2012: Gold Medal IWSC, 5 stars Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report, Gold Decanter, Gold Old Mutual Trophy Show – Museum Class
2011: 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2010: 91 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2009: Gold Medal Winner IWSC, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2008: 91 points Robert Parker, 91 points Wine Spectator, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
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