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Neethlingshof Estate Unwooded Chardonnay 2022

A un-oaked Chardonnay from Stellenbosch that celebrates the fresh citrus and stone fruit flavours of this grape variety
Aromatic
£14.95
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Producer Neethlingshof
Country South Africa
Region Stellenbosch
Wine Type White Wine
Body / Style Aromatic
Grape Blend 100% Chardonnay
Bottle Size (ml) 750
% Abv 13.5
Vintage 2022
Special Features Sustainable, Vegan
Extra Info Green Citrus Aromas
Food Pairing Guide Light dishes, especially grilled seafood with lemon butter.
*Please note - the image may not reflect the current vintage

Neetlingshof Estate unoaked Chardonnay is balanced and easy drinking Chardonnay that lets the fruitiness shine through without the creaminess that can come from oak ageing. This wine has fresh lemon and lime flavours and lingering notes of pear and white peaches that makes it ideal for all sorts of fish and chicken dishes. This would be great with a meaty fish like Monkfish. Perfect for drinking now, it will gain complexity over the next 3 years.

Neethlingshof has been following an active biodiversity orientated strategy in its farming practices. We are moving away from a mono culture of vines and in the process we are giving back to nature some of what we took from her in the past. We are actively promoting the return of the original Renosterveld in areas where vines used to grow. At the same time we leave islands of already growing indigenous plants or actively plant islands of new Renosterveld in the vineyards.

Soil, climate and vines co-exist at Neethlingshof in perfect harmony. Our role in this relationship is to employ management practices that enhance this relationship and thus ensure top vine performance consistently from year to year. WWF’s Conservation Champions.

Planted in 2007 in a combination of Tukulu and Oakleaf soils at an altitude of 110m above sea level with a north south row direction. The vines are vertically trellised on hedge systems of varying height according to their individual vigour. The vineyard is exposed to the cooling effect of False Bay breezes which protract ripening and make for more concentrated intensity of flavour. The grapes were harvested by hand late February at between 22° and 23,5° Balling. After crushing and clarification by flotation, the juice was inoculated with selected dry yeasts and cool-fermented in temperature- controlled stainless-steel tanks at 14° C for 16 days. The first bottling took place on 12 March 2020. Total production was 13085 bottles. *Strict VEGAN guidelines were adhered to during the entire farming and winemaking process
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