Zandvliet Estate Chardonnay 2020 (South Africa)

Description

• French oak
• Nectarine
• Butterscotch
• Balanced

The nose express flavours of lime, nectarine, passion fruit and peach with hints of butterscotch. These flavours follow through onto a harmonious balanced palate that lingers on the aftertaste.

Soaked on cold skins for up to 24 hours. Juice withdrawn and skins lightly pressed. Decanted into barrels directly after yeast inoculation. Bâtonnage for duration of barrel maturation. Malolactic in barrels. Fermented in French oak barrels and matured in barrel on the lees for 6 months.

Food Pairing: Enjoy this rich wine, well chilled with fine dining. This is a very versatile wine and can be enjoyed with a variety of foods – fish, pork, soufflés.