DeMorgenzon Reserve Chardonnay

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The Reserve blocks are fully South-facing (north facing in a European context) and offer the very best of a cool site in an otherwise warm viticultural environment. Other factors such as vertical shoot positioning, the weathered granite mid-slopes and the cool morning sunlight and moderating sea breezes off False Bay also play a significant role in the quality from these blocks. Yields are typically low to moderate and grapes are very concentrated with good levels of natural acidity and freshness.

Grapes were hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Juice was transferred to French oak barrels with minimal settling. Fermentation occurred naturally in French oak barrels of which 30% was new. About 70% of the volume completed malolactic fermentation during a 10-month ageing on gross lees. The wine was bottled with minimal stabilisation and clarified without filtration. 

“Golden with green hues. Hot toasted brioche with zesty marmalade. Backbone of lime and lemongrass with floral notes of honeysuckle and frangipani on the palate. Warm, rich vanilla and a creamy almond finish.” 93 points Tim Atkin MW South Africa Report 2023