STEENBERG BARREL FERMENTED SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
December 5, 2016
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STEENBERG CHARDONNAY 2023
R185.00 VAT
Wine Club price R157.25 p/b
Our 2023 Chardonnay shows upfront and intense aromas of raw honey, fresh Golden Delicious apple, butterscotch and shortbread on the nose. Subtle vanilla oak spice is carried through from the nose to the palate where it meets flavours of persimmon and cinnamon stick. It is complemented by a bright, clean structure and long finish, which in turn is tempered by a lifting acidity and chalky minerality. The wine is ready to enjoy now but will reward patience and age gracefully for the next 2- 5 years.
Alcohol: 12.33%
Residual Sugar: 1.6g / litre
Total Acid: 6.9g / litre
PH: 3.36
| Weight | 1.348 kg |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 7 × 30.2 cm |
In The Cellar
Our Chardonnay grapes are sourced from Robertson. The grapes were softly whole-bunch pressed for optimum fruit extraction. Barrel maturation lasted for a total of seven months in half new 225l French oak barrels with the balance in older, large format French oak barrels. Thereafter, the wine was taken to stainless steel tanks, blended, and prepared for bottling in November 2023.
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