Chardonnay

The ideal accompaniment to dishes such as dal masala, Spanish style paella, quail or pork belly.

This was a cool, dry vintage leading to a small crop with grapes that ripened under very healthy conditions with great potential. Chardonnay grapes, from 6 blocks were handpicked at sugars varying from 22°-25°Balling, to ensure a variety and complex blend of potential flavours.

Ten months in French Oak; 10 % New French Oak – Allier; Medium Toasted, 35% 2nd Fill French Oak – Medium Toasted, 45% 3rd Fill French Oak, 10% Concrete eggs.,

Barrel fermented with partial pure yeast strain inoculation and some with natural yeasts. A 30 % portion was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation. The wine was stirred twice during “elevage” in barrel to create a creamy, harmonious blend between wood and grape flavours. Fined with bentonite and vegecol making this wine vegan friendly Crossflow filtered and bottled under screwcap to ensure quality.

Edgebaston wines are made by David Finlayson on the Finlayson family vineyards in Stellenbosch. The range of wines is made to reflect the personality and winemaking philosophy of the region and the Finlayson family. Quality and a holistic approach to the production of our wines is our ethos. We strive to farm the land grow the grapes and make the wine in an environmentally friendly manner whilst ensuring that each wine is world class. It is the Finlayson family's firm belief that Stellenbosch has always and will remain South Africa's finest winemaking region this is where we wish to continue to create wonderful wines for the discerning wine collector.