Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2022

Light straw. Subdued nose with hints of apricot. Palate is elegant and dry with some notes of stone fruit and citrus. Light on the finish.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Stellenzicht Vineyards

winemaker : L'Re Hughes

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 12.28 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.51 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Light wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2023 James Suckling South Africa Report - 91 Points
2023 Gilbert & Gaillard - 87 Points

about the harvest: The grapes are hand harvested in the morning.

in the cellar : Whole bunches are pressed while the cold juice go to tank to settle. After 24h of settling, the juice is racked to Amphora pots and 500L barrels for fermentation. After fermentation is complete, the barrels/vessels are topped and all wine is left on the lees for up to 12 months. The tanks and barrels are racked off the lees just before bottling to make up the final blend.

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