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Tasting Notes
This is a rich, full bodied, barrel fermented Chardonnay. Citrus notes of orange peel and ruby grapefruit are evident both on the nose and on the palate. As a result of its alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel, as well as its maturation on the lees, this wine’s finish is long, complemented by butterscotch and biscuit flavours.
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Food Complements
Oaked Chardonnay pairs best with lighter meats and buttery dishes such as crab corn on the cob, chicken Alfredo, grilled shrimp, and pork tenderloin. Also pair it with a simple, creamy macaroni and cheese, or roast chicken.
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Vintage
High on the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres, at an altitude of 960 meters above sea level, this unique ‘appellation’ exhibits South Africa’s only truly continental climate with winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. The cooler night-time temperatures and hotter daytime temperatures during the growing season results in slower ripening and more concentrated fruit. Ceres fruit displays surprising cooler climate characteristics in comparison to other regions of the Western Cape.
