Production
The grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks for overnight settling, after which the juice was racked and run to barrel with some lees added back. 100% of the wine fermented in 228L French oak barrels 5% being new barrels. The wine spent 9 months in barrel ageing on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. 50% of the wine completed malolactic fermentation during barrel ageing. The wine was bottled in October 2019 after tartrate stabilisation and filtration. 110 995 bottles were produced.
Tokara Chardonnay 2020 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
The wine displays a brilliant pale straw colour. Aromas of yellow lemon skin and lime blossom interplay with lightly toasted brioche characters, subtle cinnamon and vanilla. The entry on the palate is vibrant with fresh sweet lime, roasted lemon, appealing chalkiness and the lightest element of ginger. The palate has a beautiful silky texture - testament to it being barrel aged on the lees – and a refreshingly dry finish.
Food match
A perfect pairing with fish and chicken dishes where lemon has been incorporated in their preparation or served as an aperitif.
Info
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay
VINTAGE
2020
COUNTRY
South Africa
REGION
Stellenbosch
ABV
13.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY
6.6g/l%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.4g/l%
PRODUCTION METHODS
Vegan, Vegetarian