Zevenwacht - Chardonnay, Stellenbosch - 2021 (750ml)

Wine Composition

100% Chardonnay

Winemakers Comments

This Chardonnay has superb and distinctive aromas of citrus and pear with a subtle oak aroma of roasted almonds. The palate is both rich and refreshing with a combination of lime-citrus and white pear flavors. The wine is classically dry, yet luxuriously silky with superb viscosity and length.

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

13.5%

TA

6.5 g/l

pH

3.38

RS

2.3 g/l 

Cellar Techniques

Whole bunch pressed. After pressing, the juice was settled and racked to first, second and third fill 300L and 500l barrels, where it fermented and matured for 10 months on the gross lees with occasional lees stirring to add mid-palate weight and texture. 20% new barrels, 30% 2nd fill, 30% 3rd fill and 20% 4th fill barrels. 

Winemaker

Name - Hagen Viljoen

Winery

Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic part of South Africa. While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. A leader in wine tourism, Zevenwacht was one of the first Wine Estates to establish a restaurant, hotel and conference facility, Cheesery and Spa on the Estate.
The wines of Zevenwacht are distinguished by their classic style and finely crafted elegance. Winemaker Jacques Viljoen honours century-old wine-making traditions, yet is boldly innovative, welcoming the contribution that modern technology makes to the vinification of premier wines. Covering 120 hectares of the 450-hectare property, the vineyards are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes. Zevenwacht is characterized by good quality, varied soils and the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals.