2023 16 Hectares Chardonnay, Cape Mentelle Ten Minutes By Tractor Aged for around 30 months

Aged for around 30 months in a mix of large Slavonian oak casks and French barriques

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with heading down boards and careful pump overs

Incredible finesse and purity

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For when: dessert feels unnecessary

2023 16 Hectares Chardonnay, Cape Mentelle Ten Minutes By Tractor Aged for around 30 monthsThe 16 Hectares range pays homage to the estates original Wallcliffe vineyard, spanning 16 hectares of coastal, gravelly soils. It is wild yeast fermented, with approximately a third aged in new French oak barrels (500L), followed by a year of maturation that balances oak texture and purity of fruit. In the glass, this Chardonnay engages the senses with a beguiling mix of citrus, lime zest and golden delicious apple complemented by lemon curd, pie