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George, South Africa
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TASTING NOTES The 2023 Beeslaar Chardonnay exhibits fragrant aromas of citrus fruits and green apples. On the palate, ripe pineapple flavours contrast delicately with the mineral nucleus of the wine. In addition to the delicate acidity that interweaves with the perfectly balanced core, the moderate alcohol content contributes to a palate-pleasing and revitalising finish. VINTAGE CONDITIONS The 2023 season began with mild and dry conditions which had a crucial impact on grape quantity and quality, and ended wet. Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields, but also ensured outstanding quality. The cool ripening period aided early cultivars. Vigorous growth after the December thunderstorms caused temporary deficiencies which then recovered later in the season. VINIFICATION The grapes were handpicked and...
TASTING NOTES The wine showcases a vivid ruby-red colour and a captivating bouquet of red currants, ripe raspberry, black cherry compote, and cranberries, interwoven with delicate notes of cedarwood, dried herbs and spice. The palate is lavish and indulgent, featuring layers of juicy dark plum and red cherry fruit, underscored by delicate French oak, aromatic spices, and an earthy, herbal nuance. Additional notes of velvety cocoa, forest berries, and exotic spice emerge, seamlessly integrated with a refined oak character. This wine is both elegant and intricate, with great length on the finish and the structure and depth to develop beautifully over time. VINTAGE CONDITIONS The 2023 vintage experienced warmer winter conditions, leading to uneven budding and flowering. A much-needed 100mm...
VINTAGE CONDITIONS The 2023 vintage experienced warmer winter conditions, leading to uneven budding and flowering. A much needed 100mm of rainfall in December (2022) alleviated stress and encouraged vine vigour. January and February brought hot weather, but phenolic ripeness was successfully achieved. VINIFICATION 0 Handpicked grapes were destemmed, sorted, and fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28 C. The skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES Dense ruby with a slight purple edge. Cabernet Sauvignon leads on the nose, showing graphite, tea leaf, dark hedgerow fruit and cassis, supported...