A Hint Of Vanilla Chardonnay

Delicious with shellfish and white meat dishes of fish or poultry.

This Chardonnay is sourced from old vineyard blocks from the northern Paardeberg region, where small yields are hand-picked in mid-to-late February from partially water-stressed vines. The shale and granite soils play an important role in imparting structure and minerality to this elegant wine. Situated on north-northeastern slopes, the grapes deliver elegance and an intensely fruit-driven wine style. The carefully tended trellised vines are managed by the best sustainable practices and the naturally low yields of this noble variety are ideal fro growing quality Chardonnay which will benefit with time in the barrel and the bottle.

After fermentation, the wine is left on the lees for a further six months with regular lees stirring, resulting in a wine with full citrus fruit flavours and a slightly creamy aftertaste.

Hand-harvested early in the morning, the grapes arrive at the cellar in perfect condition to ensure freshness and that cultivar flavours are retained. After crushing, the free-run juice is separated from the skins without allowing skin contact. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 10°-13° Celsius and the juice is then racked into French oak barrels for the remaining period of alcoholic fermentation.

Since 1941, collaboration has been at the heart of Boland Cellar. Our award-winning wines are the result of working closely with growers, employees, suppliers, talented winemakers, customers, consumers, and nature itself. We strive to honour our region by producing wines of excellence, building on a proud heritage as regional specialists with international acclaim. Our passion goes beyond winemaking. By championing ethical practices and sustainable brands, we aim to make a positive impact on our ecosystem and community. Great wine is never the product of one element alone. Soil, climate, and nature’s changing forces all play their part. At Boland Cellar, we extend this natural collaboration by working with farmers and growers across diverse terroirs; bringing the story of each vine to your glass.