Cl White

Seared trout & oven roasted baby potatoes, salted with butter and rosemary.

The 2023 harvest season saw a positive start with optimal day temperatures and even shoot growth, easing management for our vineyards. Véraison occurred earlier than in the previous year, suggesting an earlier harvest. Though cool ripening conditions slowed the pace, the first half of harvest proceeded smoothly. Grape analyses revealed low pH levels and high organic acids, promising excellent wine quality. Despite challenges from rains, Oldenburg Vineyards managed well due to careful canopy management and timeous harvesting. This vintage therefore promises to have great structure with a marked focus on elegance.

10 months in barrel, Foudre and concrete eggs

The Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc in this surprising blend is sourced from exclusively cooler climate vineyards that complement the name of the wine. The Chenin Blanc was fermented and aged in concrete eggs, Foudre and French oak barrels, whereas the Chardonnay underwent fermentation and ageing in a combination of 228L and 300L French oak barrels, with 7% of the barrels being new oak. In total, the wine comprises 20% Foudre, 20% Concrete egg, and 60% French oak barrels.

At Oldenburg Vineyards we believe that great wines can only come from the best quality grapes. Our intervention in the vineyards is minimal to reflect the full potential of our mountain terroir. The Oldenburg Vineyards Series is a true expression of terroir through our range of single cultivar wines. The confluence of the 8 Natural Elements that determine our unique terroir is explored through these wines and their real sense of place. The 8 elements are depicted on the intricate Oldenburg Vineyards Series label design. Wines made in an uncompromising manner intending to showcase the finest characteristics of each cultivar.