Journeys End

Haystack Chardonnay

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

Chardonnay from Cape Coast, South Africa

R124

Bottle size:

750 ml

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CPT: 60+

Clear and bright straw coloured with a hint of green. Fresh and vibrant aromas of apple, pear, and citrus. On the palate, you’ll find a crisp acidity balanced with tropical fruit and a lingering creaminess. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a lingering note of fruit and a subtle, buttery texture

Apple

Pear

Citrus

Creamy

The grapes were handpicked between 21 and 23° balling. A portion were pressed as whole bunches, while the other portion was destemmed and gently pressed. The juice was left to settle for 24 hours enzymatically before being pumped into (95%) stainless steel tanks and (5%) older 300L French oak for fermentation. Different yeasts were used to enhance the flavour profile of the wine. Fermentation took around 25 days at temperatures ranging between 11 - 14 ˚C. The wine was then left in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures for a total of four months post fermentation with weekly lees stirring to broaden the mouthfeel and enhance the wines preservation.

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.