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Durbanville Hills MCC Blanc de Blanc 2021

Colour: Bright lemon yellow with a lively green tinge.
Nose: Upfront and prominent aromas of lemon, mandarin, granny smith apples and nectarines are complimented by subtle hints of marzipan on the nose.
Taste: This is a citrus-driven wine with flavours of zesty lemon rind and lingering grapefruit on the palate. Subtle hints of pineapple and oak flavours can be tasted on the lengthy finish. This wine shows great aging potential and displays a well-balanced acidity with a delicate bubbles and fine mousse.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Martin Moore and Kobus Gerber
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 12.39 % vol  rs : 5.9 g/l  pH : 3.39  ta : 7.4 g/l  
type : Cap_Classique  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

Nine leading vineyard owners in the Durbanville district joined forces with Distell to create Durbanville Hills with the aim of promoting the regional individuality of this prime wine-growing area. The striking Durbanville Hills cellar sits on the side of a series of rolling hills with magnificent views of Table Mountain and Table Bay - the very geography that lies at the heart of what makes the wines so unique.

The Durbanville ward is considered one of the Cape’s coolest wine regions, thanks to the sea breezes that drift inland from False Bay and Table Bay and the late afternoon mists that bathe the slopes. These conditions are ideal for the slow ripening of the grapes, allowing them to develop their full-flavoured, intense character. Grapes are sourced only from the shareholder- growers, all of whom farm within the limited appellation of Durbanville. Meticulous canopy management promotes concentration of varietal flavour.

Cellar master Martin Moore uses highly advanced cellar technology to ensure optimal extraction of flavour. Sustainable practices include maintaining the disciplines imposed by International Environmental Standard ISO 140001 such as in the treatment of waste water back to irrigation quality. In all its vineyards the growing practices prescribed by IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) are followed. These are designed to sustain natural resources. In addition, the members protect on their farms 320 ha of endangered Renosterveld as part of the Biodiversity Wine Initiative (BWI).
in the vineyard : The Vineyards (Vineyard Consultant: Henk van Graan)

The Chardonnay grapes were selected from a block on the hill opposite the winery, some 250 metres above sea level. The coolness of the southern slope ensured a firm acidity and the selection was based on the immaculate uniformity of the berries.
about the harvest: The grapes were picked at the end of January at 19.5°Balling to avoid overly fruity characteristics.
in the cellar : The selection of 100% Chardonnay grapes was handpicked early in the morning and brought to the cellar in 18kg crates, which were then whole bunch pressed, settled and cold fermented. 90% was cold fermented in stainless steel tanks and 10% in 4th-fill French oak. The base wine was blended just before secondary fermentation which took place in the cool, controlled climate of the maturation cellar. The wine was matured for a further 24 months on the lees, with the sediment removed by the traditional method of remuage and disgorgement.
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