Oak Valley Beneath the Clouds Chardonnay 2018

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Quentin Gobregts
Main Variety - Chardonnay
Alcohol - 13.52 %vol
pH - 3.28
RS - 1.5 g/l
Total Acid - 6.2 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.41 g/l
Appellation - Elgin

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Medium
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

This Chardonnay expresses generous stone fruit aromas, such as peach, with oatmeal and flint. This follows on the palate with ruby grapefruit as the dominant character. Lovely dense palate with great balance between the oak and citrus fruits, supported by sweet zesty acidity. This will please those who enjoy wooded, but fresher- styled Chardonnays.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

In The Vineyard

The Cape Doctor that brings the cloud cover during the ripening period allows the wine to fully ripen in the vineyard while still retaining a beautiful natural acidity.

In The Cellar

Wild yeast fermentation in older French Oak Barriques results in a wine that has beautiful structure and complexity.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Oak Valley Beneath the Clouds Chardonnay 2018 Quentin Gobregts Chardonnay
Oak Valley Beneath the Clouds Chardonnay 2016 Adam Mason Chardonnay
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