Glenelly
Estate Reserve Chardonnay
Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Glenelly
Winemaker Dirk and assistant Lehandri endeavour to make Glenelly wines as naturally as possible with wild yeast fermentation and little to no acidification. The team follows a minimal intervention approach to winemaking yet intensive sorting and care is taken when receiving the grapes. We use France’s most recognised coopers (mostly from Taransaud, Boutes and Sylvain) to ensure a gentle and precise elevage, preserving the identity of the terroir of Glenelly. Hygiene is of utmost importance in the cellar and a combination of both hot water and ozonated water is used for cleaning.
Description
The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a wonderful bright crisp colour. The nose offers vibrant citrus, lime zest, and flint with hints of apple with underlying minerality and vanilla butterscotch. The palate is lush, with a creamy texture underpinned with beautiful mineral notes and hints of toasted almond and vanilla. The finish is fresh with great minerality.
Food Pairing
Polenta with Beurre Blanc and Scallops.