A bright and lively chardonnay the Swartland region, characterized by mandarin fruit, creamy textures, and a fine, toasty finish. It is a handpicked, barrel-fermented wine (15% new French oak) matured on the lees, offering a complex, structured, and refreshing profile. 

All grapes are handpicked during the early morning hours and then cooled overnight in a temperature – controlled room at 5 °C. One component is picked at 22° Balling to add freshness and length to the final blend; the other component is picked at 24° Balling to add body and riper flavours. The grapes are then crushed, destemmed and transferred to a stainless-steel tank. The free run juice is then drained into a stainless-steel tank to let the juice settle for 24 hours at 8 °C. The juice is racked from the thick lees to 300 L French oak barrels, 30% new and rest old barrels. Fermentation takes up to three months to complete. After fermentation the wine is given a low dose of sulphur and is left on the lees. The wine spends a total of 9 months in the barrel before it is blended and bottled.

Tasting Notes: Bright yellow-gold. Fresh and lively with vibrant mandarin fruit, grapefruit, and pineapple. Creamy and textured, featuring lime, citrus, and banana, resulting from barrel maturation.  A balanced, medium-bodied wine with a refined toasty note on the finish.

Food Pairing: Bright, fresh, and creamy wine with notes of mandarin and a subtle, toasted oak finish. Ideal pairings include roast chicken, pork, salmon, and creamy pasta dishes, as well as grilled fish. Its structured, yet lively character makes it a versatile, food-friendly choice.

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.5% | TA 5.2g/L | pH 3.64 | RS 1.8g/L