Eikendal "Janina" Unwooded Chardonnay 2021

Name: Eikendal "Janina" Unwooded Chardonnay 2021
Brand: Eikendal
SKU: 48203

The Janina 2021 lures the senses with flavours of green apple, lemon and fresh pineapple. Nuances of honey and orange
blossoms develop on the palate which is carried through mid-palate with a delightful, fresh, flinty and lingering finish.

Pair with Caesar Salad, Brie Cheese & Seared Tuna.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Eikendal Vineyards

winemaker : Maryke Botha

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.37 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2022 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 90 points
2023 Platter's 4 Stars

ageing : Up to three years

The Janina is an elegant blend of 80% Eikendal grapes (clones 277, 95 and 96) and the remainder of the grapes (clone 277) are sourced from the Elgin Valley. Four different blocks, three different clones and from two different regions – a truly unique approach.

in the vineyard : The south-facing vineyards are planted in decomposed granite and Tafelberg sandstone on the lower, western slopes of the Helderberg, approximately 170m above sea level. With a maritime microclimate, the winters are wet and cold, and in summer the heat is tempered by a cool and fresh breeze from the Atlantic Ocean in False Bay. These are perfect conditions to produce premium Chardonnay.

about the harvest: The grapes were handpicked in bins before being gently whole-bunch pressed.

in the cellar : No commercial yeast was added and spontaneous fermentation occurred at 15ºC-18ºC. A long, slow fermentation of 4-6 weeks in 900ℓ plastic egg-shaped fermenters, stainless steel tanks, as well as stainless steel tanks followed. The wine was then aged on the lees for six months before being blended and bottled.

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