Neil Ellis

Whitehall Chardonnay

Name: Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Neil Ellis
Price: 295 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Chardonnay from Elgin, South Africa

R390

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Neil Ellis

"Fermented and matured for nine months in 228 litre barrels, 35 percent new and 25 percent MLF. Aromas show struck match reduction, flowers, citrus and green apple, with hints of vanilla and nuttiness. The palate is taut and poised, offering dense and pure fruit balanced by vibrant acidity. Long and pithy on the finish." – 96 Points from Winemag • Best of Category 2025 in the Prescient Wine Awards • Best Chardonnay • Best White Overall

Citrus

Acacia Blossom

Flintiness

Stonefruit

Harvest in Elgin on Chardonnay started more than a week later than normal on the 3rd of March and carried through until 24 March 2022. Grapes were harvested at 21-22.5 °B with a total acid of 8.5g/l and a pH of 3.10. Yield: 6.5- 8tons/Ha. The grapes were whole bunch and a 100% barrel fermented, using 35% new 228 litre fine-grained oak barrels and the rest in 2nd and 3rd fill oak barrels. 25% went through malolactic fermentation.

Neil Ellis

Neil Ellis is a South African wine producer built on the belief that each variety should be matched to the site where it performs best. Working across distinctive Cape vineyards, the range is known for precise, site-expressive wines spanning Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and more.