Tokara - Chardonnay, Stellenbosch - 2019 (750ml)

** THIS WINE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS

Wine Composition

100% Chardonnay

Winemakers Comments

The wine displays a brilliant pale straw color. Aromas of fresh pineapple and apricot spring from the glass. Lightly toasted brioche characters, testament to the barrel aging on the lees, compliment the nose. The entry on the palate is vibrant with fresh sweet lime, grapefruit and subtle ginger spice notes. The palate has a smooth texture with a refreshing finish. 

Awards

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

13.5% 

Total Acidity 

6.4 g/l 

pH 

3.37

RS

2.3 g/l 

Cellar Techniques

The grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks for overnight settling, after which the juice was racked and run to barrel with some lees added back. 100% of the wine fermented in 228L French oak barrels 7% being new barrels. The wine spent an average of 8 months in barrel aging on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. 30% of the wine completed malolactic fermentation during barrel aging. The wine was bottled in October 2019 after stabilization and filtration. 96300 bottles were produced. 

Winemaker

Name - Stuart Botha

Winery

The TOKARA farm was purchased in 1994 by GT Ferreira for residential purposes, but it wasn’t long before the great potential for planting vineyards was recognised and explored. Classic varietals were planted on the 400m above sea-level slopes. The cool air and low temperatures contribute to the excellent quality of TOKARA Wines.
TOKARA is a picture perfect destination which offers visitors a unique combination of award-winning wines, brandy and olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a restaurant featuring one of South Africa’s leading chefs as well as a delicatessen.
The winery, on the R310 outside Stellenbosch, is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain.