0.2 hectares of ocean facing Chardonnay vines were selected and nine separate blending components combined to create this ultimate expression of terroir.

We present a wine that is the epitome of this varietal, produced in a style that respects the cultivar and the terroir that it flourishes in. The heartbeat of Uva Mira.

ORIGIN: Helderberg, Stellenbosch
ASPECT: West & North-West facing slopes
SOIL: Cumulic soils – Oakleaf, Tukulu
ALTITUDE: 420 m above sea level

PROXIMITY TO THE OCEAN 9 km from False Bay

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

A delayed, but good, winter rainfall allowed for adequate replenishing of reserves. A cool and wet spring allowed soil profiles to become well saturated. Winter was not as cold as the previous year but there was sufficient building up of reserves. A cool budding period was experienced with delayed bud break. Veraison occurred later and ripening was prolonged due to low day temperatures which allowed for exceptional colour and flavour in the berries. A vintage showing high quality wines with good ageing potential.

MATURATION: 9 months in French oak barrels, 40% new
OPTIMUM SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12 – 14 °C

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR Light gold
NOSE Pure aromas of pretty orange blossom florality with an accent of nutty
almond, a hint of oriental persimmon and chalky minerality.
PALATE Infinitely complex and seamless with orange rind and almond. The structure
is chalky with delicate richness. There is no shortage of concentration, this
breadth beautifully balancing the lime sherbet acidity and the wine draws to
a superb, nutty finish. The ultimate effect is one of understated elegance.
GRAPE VARIETY Chardonnay

WINE ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 13.5 %
RS: 2.0 g/litre
TA: 6.9 g/litre
pH: 3.44
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 320 cases of 6

Data Sheet:

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