Stellenbosch Chardonnay

The wine would pair well with lighter style seafood, poultry or vegetarian pasta dishes.

From a single parcel on the Helderberg.

The wine went through malolactic fermentation naturally and then spent 10 months on the lees still with zero sulphur added until the barrels were racked and blended before bottling.

Cool grapes were pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. The must was then racked to French oak barriques (20% new), for fermentation with indigenous yeasts with no sulphur or other additives added. Temperatures during fermentation were kept below 22°

Great Heart wines have a natural intensity, complexity, and a true sense of place. Each wine reflects the characteristics and potential of the vineyards in which they grow, and we are proud to practise sustainable farming all-round. In the pursuit to find a sustainable way to realise a mechanism for equity and meaningful transformation, Chris and Andrea Mullineux’s vision came to life in creating Great Heart Wines. The company is owned by the employees of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines and profits from sales of all Great Heart wines go directly to the staff who are the shareholders of the company. Why the Wagtail bird as the symbol of Great Heart? The African Wagtail is known in South African folklore for its acts of selflessness and bravery in assisting others and has been chosen as the symbol of Great Heart Wines. The artwork was designed by celebrated local artist Jaco Sieberhagen.