Great Heart Chardonnay 750ml

Variety: 100% Chardonnay Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch Source of Grapes: This single vineyard is planted on the deep decomposed Granite soils of the cool South-facing slopes of the Polkadraai hills in Stellenbosch. These deep soils, its Southerly aspect and the cooling maritime influence of False Bay, all combine to produce Chardonnay with an incredible balance and vibrant texture. Date(s) Harvested: The grapes were hand-harvested in the morning of 14 February 2022 and yielded 6 tons/ha, which translated to 33 HL/ha. Winemaking: Cool grapes were pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. The must was then racked to French oak barrels for fermentation with indigenous yeasts, with no sulphur or other additives added. Temperatures during fermentation were kept below 22°C. The wine went through malolactic fermentation naturally and then spent 6 months on the lees still with zero sulphur added until the barrels were racked and blended before bottling. Maturation: This wine was matured for six Months in 500L French Oak barrels. Tasting Note: Very attractive notes of lemon rind, freshly cut Golden Delicious apples and melba toast invite one’s senses, which are further awakened by a superb whetstone minerality, racy acidity and broad brioche-like mid-palate. The 2022 Great Heart Stellenbosch Chardonnay is focused and complex and would pair well with lighter style seafood or poultry recipes and great with vegetarian pasta dishes . Best served at 10 to 12 °C. This wine is vegan friendly.