Stellenzicht GOLDEN TRIANGLE Chardonnay Stellenbosch RSA

Name: Stellenzicht GOLDEN TRIANGLE Chardonnay Stellenbosch RSA - 2004
Where it's from:  >South Africa >Stellenbosch
Price per case: £115.87 
Bottle size: 75 cl
Bottles per case: 12
Style: Fruity Dry Whites
Grapes: Chardonnay
Description: Known initially as Rustenberg and later Alphen, this vineyard at one time belonged to the Baimsfather-Cloete family who produced the famous Constantia wines. In 1981 the estate was acquired by Hans-Joachim Schreiber who renamed it Stellenzicht or in its literal translation 'View of Stellen'(bosch).

At ages of between nine and twelve years old, the vineyards from which the fruit were selected in crafting this wine are grown in decomposed granite at altitudes ranging between 180 - and 400 - metres above sea level.

The grapes were hand-picked and taken to the winery where they were destalked and lightly crushed in order to allow the juice to run free. The juice was then slowly drained under gravity. Malolactic fermentation was induced and followed through to completion in order to add complexity and provide stability to the wine. With regular 'batonage' the wine was then matured on its primary fermentation lees for nine months before being readied for the bottle.

This full-bodied Chardonnay is matured in 90% French and 10% American oak. As a result the golden straw colour typical of this style of wine is evident, but with a distinct, limey greenness.

On the nose, fresh citrus aromas are backed up by an underlying butteriness and nuances of toasty oak. Tropical flavours are experienced on the palate while hints of lemon and lime provide an elegant, clean finish. The wine is complex and powerful with a lasting aftertaste.

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Producer: Stellenzicht Vineyards Stellenbosch
Product ID: 48981
Number of cases : 
Delivery Timescales: 7
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