Hill of Enon Chardonnay
The Kalkveld single vineyard lies on the southern slope of the Hill of Enon, a magical hill that dominates the centre of Zandvliet itself. This hill, so-named after the complex conglomerate of limestone, pebbles and clay – the Enon Formation – is daily brushed by the southeasterly breeze cooling the vineyard. The unique terroir gives the wine its remarkable mineral footprint.
| Cellarmaster’s Notes | On the nose this wine introduces you to a beautiful delicate nose of nectarine lime, dried citrus peel and grapefruit. These flavours follow through onto a delicate palate , with subtle wood integration of grilled cashew nuts and a creamy smooth finish. |
| Colour | Brilliant straw colour |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Tons Per Hectare | 8-10 ton/ha |
| Terroir | Slope: North to South Soil: Limestone rich, red clay to gravel bed broken soils. |
Climate | Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Cool south easterly (summer) |
| Oenology | 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 Juice withdrawn and skins lightly pressed.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. |
| Maturation | Matured in 500l new French oak for 16 months |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 13,07 %, Acidity: 5,1 g/l pH: 3.58, Residual sugar: 2.5 g/l |
| Case Size | 6 x 750ml |
| Bottle Barcode | 600 5653 001 378 |
| Case Barcode | 260 0565 300 1372 |
Food Pairing
Enjoy with smoked duck or pastries and creamy fish dishes.
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