Wine type |
White |
Grape(s) |
Chardonnay |
Country |
South Africa |
Region of origin |
Walker Bay |
Appellation |
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge |
Vintage |
2021 |
Alcohol % |
13 |
Oak? |
33% neutral oak and 67% amphorae aged |
Months in Oak |
5 months |
Type of Oak |
French oak |
Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) |
None |
Average age of vines |
15 years |
Average altitude of vines (m) |
250 |
Soil type(s) |
Bokkeveld shale - clay derived soil |
Closure Type |
Cork |
Is this wine organic? |
Yes, but not certified. The farm applies organic practices like using insects instead of herbicides, etc. |
Biodynamic? |
No |
Sustainably produced? |
Yes, IPW certified |
Suitable for vegans? |
Yes |
Ageing potential |
10 years |
Ideal drinking window |
2021 - 2025 |