Western Cape, South AfricaA super premium Chardonnay from Western Cape? Just another facet of the brave new RSA. Jackson Family Estates has brought on winemaker Graham Weerts and old vine whisperer Rosa Kruger for this age-worthy wine. Grapes were sourced from three vineyards ranging from 175-750m in altitude: Stellenbosch (12-15 year old vines on rich clay); Overberg (28 year old vines on granite); Robertson (ten year old vines on limestone). One year in French oak (55 percent new) and regular battonage has yielded a generous, rich, creamy white with perfumed vanilla pear, red apple, bosc pear and stony spice, spread upon a solid wood framework. Settling into its thoroughbred stature now, and will continue to do so over the next few years. 1000 cases madeTasted: 28 October 2016Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$90.00
750ml
private wine shops
AB
$95.00
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: CapensisDistributors: Summit Fine Wines Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 899443
Western Cape, South AfricaBig baked peach, honey, butter, vanilla, lemon custard nose spiked with spicy lees aromas. Round, dry, full, fresh palate with touch of austerity. Clove, spicy, lemon, baked green apple, diacetyl, grassy, quince and pear flavours. A very citrusy, somewhat tart finish indicates it needs a year in bottle or serve now with rich seafood dishes. Crab anyone?Tasted: 22 September 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$90.00
750ml
private wine shops
AB
$95.00
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: CapensisDistributors: Summit Fine Wines Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 899443
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