Neil Ellis
Whitehall Chardonnay
Chardonnay from Elgin, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Neil Ellis
In 1984 Neil Ellis sourced grapes from vineyards not of his own and produced wine in rented cellar space. These grapes were sourced in the Stellenbosch district and meant a lot of nosing around the restrictive quota system prevalent at the time. His vision the pursuit of quality extended out of the cellar and into the vineyards where varieties would excel and best express a particular style of wine reflective of their environment. Today the experience and knowledge of the past are applied to modern techniques and technologies for a new generation of winemaking. “Our vision remains to make distinctive refined wines that are expressive of their terrain and rank amongst South Africa’s finest. A pursuit of quality nothing less.” Neil Ellis
Description
"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
Food Pairing
Salmon, smoked duck, shellfish
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