MAN Family Wines

Padstal Chardonnay

Name: Skaapveld Shiraz
Brand: MAN Family Wines
Price: 105 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Chardonnay Blend from Western Cape, South Africa

R95

Bottle size:

750 ml

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LKW Distributors

Our Padstal Chardonnay is a delicate balancing act of crisp and zesty fruit, a smooth mouthfeel and subtle oak flavours. This elegant wine appeals not only to seasoned Chardonnay drinkers, but also to those looking for a fresh interpretation of the classic varietal. Colour: Pale straw. Aroma: Pineapple. orange marmalade and butterscotch. Palate: Zesty lime, lemon and white peach. Body: Crisp and fresh, medium texture on the palate, with a creamy mouthfeel.

White Peach

Lime Zest

Butterscotch

Orange Marmalade

The grapes were hand harvested and fermention took place in a combination of stainless steel tanks (±85%) and American and French oak (±15%). To preserve freshness, the tank fermented portion had no malolactic fermentation. The remainder is barrel matured with lees stirring for 3 months. After 6 months, the tank and barrel portions were blended together, and the wine was fined and filtered before bottling.

An early harvest meant healthy crops, particularly for the white grapes which were picked prior to the rains. The grapes had good aromatics, with the dry-farmed vineyards ensuring smaller berries and disease resistant vines. The Chardonnay vineyards are located in the Agter-Paarl region of the Cape Coast. Soils are primarily Malmesbury Shale, which add minerality and fresh acidity. Dry-farming gives low yields or ripe, intensely flavoured grapes.

MAN Family Wines

MAN Family Wines is a South African producer created by Tyrrel Myburgh, Philip Myburgh and José Condé to offer well-made, accessible wines with real varietal character. Starting with Pinotage in 2001, the range has grown into a dependable choice for everyday South African wines that balance quality, value and drinkability.