Journeys End

V1 Chardonnay

Name: V1 Chardonnay
Brand: Journeys End
Price: 249 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92 (2 reviews)

Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, South Africa

4.5

R249

Bottle size:

750 ml

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CPT: 60+

Clear and bright, straw-coloured with a hint of green, the wine shows delicate citrus fruit and orange blossom characteristics. A unique coastal-style Chardonnay with mineral and saline notes that complement a smooth palate and zesty finish. Well balanced with subtle creamy notes providing layered complexity.

Citrus

Orange Blossom

Mineral

Creamy

Following a combination of whole bunch and destemmed pressing, only free run juice was used to produce this wine. The juice was cold settled before being transferred into a combination of French oak barrels (10% new, 70% second and third fill), concrete eggs (12%) and clay amphorae (8%) for fermentation and maturation. An extended lees contact of 9 months with regular battonage was exercised to incorporate mouthfeel. 10% malolactic fermentation was allowed to retain balanced acidity, zestiness and freshness.

Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested from 11 & 16, resting on South facing slopes on the foothills of Sir Lowry’s Mountain Pass, which exhibit a unique maritime influence. Cooling coastal winds from the False Bay coastline and extreme diurnal fluctuations allow for longer ripening periods while still maintaining high natural acidity and very apparent salinity. The vineyard blocks are elevated 250m above sea level, 7km from the ocean. The soil types are 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.