Journeys End

Destination Chardonnay

Name: Ad Infinitum
Brand: Journeys End
Price: 439 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R474

Bottle size:

750 ml

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CPT: 60+

The Destination is the pinnacle of white winemaking at Journey’s End. The nose is complex and delivers concentrated stone fruit with layers of citrus, lemongrass, tropical fruit, and hints of smoky spice attributed to generous oak aging. The ever present natural minerality and acidity ensure freshness and adds focus to a long-lasting creamy finish. The Destination is our interpretation of the great Chardonnays of Meursault.

Citrus

Lemongrass

Spice

Minerality

Following a mix of whole bunch and destemmed pressing, only free run juice was used, and clarified through flotation settling. The Destination was made with a minimal intervention approach in a combination of 300L and 225L (15% new) French oak barrels at temperatures ranging between 16-19˚Celcius. Following partial malolactic fermentation, the wine was left on the fine lees with frequent stirring for 10 months, imparting mouthfeel and aiding in the wine’s natural preservation during barrel maturation. Only the best barrels were selected for each vintage of the Destination Chardonnay.

The grapes were handpicked from an excellent pocket of Chardonnay vines, with the Block identified each year by vineyard drone footage. Fertile soils create deep root systems and large canopies of foliage, which means the grapes can hang for longer and develop complex characteristics. Alternative sides of the trellis were picked two weeks apart. The side that received the morning sun side contributes the fresh citrus notes to the wine, while the afternoon sun side imparts a riper character. The vineyards are situated 200m above sea level, and just 7km from the ocean, with soil types of Tukulu and Oakleaf.

Journeys End

In 1995 the Gabb family (originally from Shropshire UK) took control of this picturesque wine farm surrounded by 20 ha of gorgeous vineyards. They have invested heavily in both the vineyards and the winery since then – with the estate growing to 120ha by July 2011. The initial Journey’s End investment was made by Roger Gabb who at that time was Founder and Managing Director of Western Wines. Following the sale of Western Wines to Constellation brands in 2006 the family turned their focus to their estate Journey’s End. Upon taking the helm in 2007 Roger’s son Rollo has since invested further into the estate through vineyard purchases and infrastructure.