MAN Family Wines
Padstal Chardonnay
Chardonnay Blend from Cape Coast, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
MAN Family Wines
As budding young winemakers back in 2001, we sometimes struggled to find decent wines we could afford. My brother Philip and I were involved with our family winery (Joostenberg Wines) and José was busy at his (Stark-Condé Wines).We weren’t looking for rockstar bottles that cost a fortune. But we had pretty high standards (in our own opinion) and wanted wines we could enjoy with our friends, most of whom were also in the wine industry. We were wine geeks in need of an everyday wine. We saw a niche in the market and got to work but first had to come up with a name for this new project. To keep peace in the families, we took our wives’ initials (we each have one wife!) — and that is how we explained to Marie, Anette and Nicky that we were going to be “busy” most weekends. “It’s for you!” we told them. We immediately got to work in an old tractor shed and that first year, we made a total of 600 cases of Pinotage. – Tyrrel Myburgh, co-founder
Description
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.
Food Pairing
Pork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Vegetarian, Poultry
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