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George, South Africa
A wine created in a rich complex style with citrus, lime and hints of apricot flavours. Elegant aroma shows citrus characters, integrated with subtle hints of oak that adds to the complexity. Good fruit and balance with long lingering finish. Enjoy now or benefit from cellaring. Additional Information Winemaker: Reenen Borman | Cellar Master: Jacques Borman | Area: Stellenbosch Alcohol: 13.0% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l | Total Acid: 5.8 g/l | pH: 3.59
Ataraxia Chardonnays are made with complete deference to expressing our terroir over trying to conjure an expression of the grape itself through winemaking alchemy. In the quest for accuracy of this expression, spontaneous fermentation comprised part of a minimalist, non-interventionist winemaking approach. This wine is 100% barrel fermented and matured in specially selected small French oak barriques sourced exclusively from Burgundian coopers. The result is a Chardonnay that is New World in provenance but Old World in stylistic leaning. Broad-shouldered but narrow-hipped, it effortlessly manages to be both subtle and intense. An assertive mineral acidity is beautifully balanced by a compelling intensity of fruit. A stylish, world-class Chardonnay. Additional Information Winemaker: Kevin Grant | Area: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Alcohol: 13.85% by...
The wine displays stone fruit and jasmine fragrances on the nose. The wine has a lingering acidity that is well balanced by the natural residual sugar on the palate. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 13% by volume | Residual Sugar: 6.7 g/l | Total Acid: 6.0 g/l | pH: 3.11
The wine displays aromas of grapefruit and guava on the nose followed by mouth watering acidity and upfront citrus fruit on the palate. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 13.9% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.88 g/l | Total Acid: 6.4 g/l | pH: 3.3
Our cool-climate, alchemy-free unwooded white wine celebrates the virtues of elegance, vivacity and finesse. Most importantly, the Sauvignon Blanc grape is merely the chosen vehicle to express the free-draining Table Mountain Sandstone and Cape Granite soils on which the vines are planted. Additional Information Winemaker: Kevin Grant | Area: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Alcohol: 13.94% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/l | Total Acid: 7.1 g/l | pH: 3.17
The Chenin Blanc spent time on its lees in concrete tanks and old casks – this is an important part of the maturation and gives incredible texture and palate weight to the wine. The aromas are flinty with honey, orange blossom and white stone fruit notes. Additional Information Winemaker: Adi Badenhorst | Area: Kalmoesfontein, Swartland (Malmesbury) Alcohol: 13.74 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.1 g/l | Total Acid: 5.7 g/l | pH: 3.49
37% Viognier | 34% Roussanne | 19% Marsanne | 10% Grenache Blanc The legend goes that some errant members of Fairview’s long-established goatherd once escaped from their paddock into the Fairview vineyards after Charles Back’s young son Jason accidentally left the gate open. The little group happily roamed among the vineyards, showing rare discernment by selecting some of the ripest berries from the vines. Those berries have been used to make this white blend, a light bright green, medium bodied wine with aromas of apricots and pear and a zesty acidity. Food Pairing: A lovely pairing with cream-based seafood and pasta dishes. Additional Information Winemaker: Anthony de Jager | Area: Paarl / Darling / Stellenbosch Alcohol: 13.45 % by...