DeMorgenzon, DMZ Chardonnay 2024

Description

TASTING NOTE
A beautiful and classic example of a fine Stellenbosch Chardonnay, this wine shows citrus blossom, green apple, and lemon zest. This is complimented by a refined palate, with a vibrant acidity and an interwoven flavour profile of ripe pear, melon and a granitic minerality. Hints of spice, subtle oak and buttery undertones proceed to develop to delight the taste buds.

VINEYARDS
The vines used to produce DMZ Chardonnay are selected from premium sites in Stellenbosch at elevations ranging between 100 to 300 meters above sea level. Close proximity to the ocean provides a beneficial cooling effect. Weathered granite and sandstone soils contribute minerality and freshness, respectively.

VINTAGE
An unusually wet winter was followed by a cool Spring resulting in delayed budburst of about 2- 3 weeks, compared to the previous season. The delay in budburst meant the vines weren’t at risk to early season disease pressure. There followed a moderate summer with a few intermittent heat spikes, which meant careful canopy management was necessary to protect the bunches from sunburn.

VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Cool, early morning harvested grapes were whole bunch pressed, with the juice going to barrel on the same day. Fermentation occurred spontaneously in a primarily old French oak barrels, with 10% new oak. The resulting wines were allowed to mature of their gross lees for 8-9 months, before a light racking and the commencement of its blending.

ANALYSIS
Winemaker: Anthony Sanvido
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Alcohol content: 13.5 %
Acidity: 6.3 g/l
pH: 3.30
RS: 2.5 g/l

Additional information

Pair with light fish dishes, salad or light cheeses.