Atlas Swift Cape South Coast Chardonnay 2023
R465.00
(R2,789.99 for 6 x 750ml)
This wine shines in brilliant golden-green hues, exhaling citrusy scents of lemon, lime, and orange peel interlaced with subtle hints of brioche. The aromatic profile intrigues, inviting you to discover more.
The taste experience explodes with citrus fruit at the mid-palate. A balanced acidity couples eloquently with a chalky, mineral, and slightly salty aftertaste, paying homage to the limestone-rich soils of the vineyard.
Availability of water, in conjunction with ideal winter conditions, laid the foundation for an exceptional season, despite challenges due to fungal pressure and cool, wet weather during summer months. The wine grape crop is somewhat larger than in 2021.
The grapes were hand-harvested, de-stemmed and transferred to French oak barrels (20% new and the balance made up of 2nd and 3rd fill oak) where it underwent alcoholic fermentation without the addition of cultured yeasts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place in all the barrels. Matured in oak for a total period of 12 months, with lees stirring once a week to enhance the texture. Aged in bottle for a further 6 months prior to its release.
Data sheet
- Winemaker
- Welma Smith
- Wine of Origin
- Cape South Coast
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Pack Size
- 1 x 750ml Bottle
This wine shines in brilliant golden-green hues, exhaling citrusy scents of lemon, lime, and orange peel interlaced with subtle hints of brioche. The aromatic profile intrigues, inviting you to discover more.
The taste experience explodes with citrus fruit at the mid-palate. A balanced acidity couples eloquently with a chalky, mineral, and slightly salty aftertaste, paying homage to the limestone-rich soils of the vineyard.