variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : RJ Botha
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 6.0 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap
in the vineyard : This wine is made from the grapes of different regions throughout the Western Cape that are well suited to producing quality Chardonnay. The higher altitude Stellenbosch vineyards that face False Bay contribute texture and fruit, while the Robertson and Bonnievale vineyards generally contribute more minerality owing to the limestone-based soils found in these areas. Abundant winter rainfall in 2024 laid the groundwork for the growing season ahead, with a largely dry and moderate spring promoting even fruit set, which seemingly helped Chardonnay all across the Western Cape rebound from the lower tonnage of the two preceding vintages.
Summer started dry and mild, lowering disease pressure and as the season progressed to February and March, the warm, dry days with cool evenings provided the grapes with the best ripening conditions in almost a decade. As close to a perfect vintage as one can get, 2025 will be one to remember for years to come!