This Chardonnay is named after the stately Candlewood tree that graces the centre of the Chardonnay vineyard.
A powerful and appealing style of Chardonnay produced in our traditional style.

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-medium gold
NOSE Concentrated on the nose with beautifully pure enveloping layers of peaches
and apricots with crushed chalk, nutty walnut and a lingering kiss of
earthiness.
PALATE Possesses a concentrated stone fruit core with layers of both fresh and dried
peaches and apricots adding richness and depth of flavour. The texture is
luxurious, almost decadent, but with a delightfully zesty acidity and well
balanced structure which carry it to the alluringly long, saline-edged finish.

GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay

WINE ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 13.5 %
RS: 2.2 g/litre
TA: 6.9 g/litre
pH: 3.45
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 275 cases of 6

Data Sheet:

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