The Mira Chardonnay is produced in a gently oaked style from selected Chardonnay vineyards on the Estate.
A wine with intense fruit purity and an elegant, creamy texture.

ORIGIN: Helderberg, Stellenbosch
ASPECT: North-West & North-East facing slopes
SOIL: Decomposed granite – Oakleaf, Tukulu
ALTITUDE 385 m above sea level
PROXIMITY TO THE OCEAN: 9 km from False Bay

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

An exceptional cold winter and overall cool growing season with above
average rainfall made for the perfect growing season. Winter rainfall was 607
mm and there was snow on the peak of the Helderberg Mountain above the
farm. A cool and wet budding season with less wind than expected during
flowering, made for a challenging period. With 50 mm rain during ripening
and temperatures rising moderately, we experienced a fairly cool period.
Moisture levels remained favourable and overall the conditions were ideal –
one of the best seasons experienced to date with excellent concentration and
elegant flavour in our berries.

MATURATION: 9 Months in French oak barrels, 30 % new
OPTIMUM SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12 – 14 °C

TASTING NOTES
COLOUR Pale straw
NOSE The first impression is one of pure and exquisite elegance. Zesty citrus and
orange blossom on the nose, with cashew nuttiness and a touch of lime.
PALATE Tight, chalky and mineral on the palate, exuding elegance. Beautiful and
layered with freshness, complexity and depth of flavour with succulent white
peach and persimmon which mingle to the finish with zesty tangerine.

GRAPE VARIETY Chardonnay

WINE ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 13.0 %
RS: 2.1 g/litre
TA: 6.9 g/litre
pH: 3.33

Data Sheet:

https://shop.uvamira.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tasting-Notes_Mira-Chardonnay-2022.pdf