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

A cool and wet ripening season meant little irrigation was necessary yet careful canopy management was required to avoid vigorous vineyard growth. Uneven budding was experienced on certain cultivars, which was carefully managed, but others, like Sauvignon Blanc thrived. Veraison was earlier than in the previous season and was even, due to our cool climate location. Precipitation during the ripening period delayed harvest and management of the accompanying disease pressure was necessary. Despite the challenging season, our well managed vineyards produced high-quality grapes.

MATURATION 9 Months in French oak barrels, 30 % new

OPTIMUM SERVING TEMPERATURE 12 – 14 °C

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR Pale straw

NOSE Rich and creamy on the nose, with whipped citrus cream and notes of delicate orange blossom. Succulent white peach and nutty nougat biscotti entice amid an alluring savoury salinity.

PALATE The beautifully concentrated palate shows fresh blood orange, nutty almond with a twist of naartjie zest. While the flavours lean toward indulgence, an undeniable sense of purity weaves gracefully, expressed in a seashell minerality accentuated by the tight, chalky structure. Soaring acidity brightens the fruit through to the dry finish with lingering whispers of white peach.

GRAPE VARIETY Chardonnay

WINE ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 13 %

RS: 2.38 g/litre

TA: 7.14 g/litre

pH: 3.26