The Eikendal Chardonnay has an aroma of ripe pears, orange peel and apples. Fresh and mineral on the palate with the same intense fruit flavours. Fruit and wood flavours are harmoniously integrated. The finish is creamy, fruity and very intense.
 
Growing region:
Stellenbosch
Winemaker:
Aldert Nieuwoudt
Grape variety:
100 % Chardonnay
Alcohol:
13 %
Acidity:
7.1 g/l
Residual sweetness:
2.4 g/l
Closure type:
Cork
Vinification:
Before alcoholic fermentation was completed, 30% of the wine was put into barrels for malolactic fermentation to give the wine a certain creaminess. The rest of the wine was only put into the barrels after fermentation. The Chardonnay spent a total of 10 months in 500 litre French oak barrels (first fill 20%, the rest second and third fill). 
Goes well with:
Grilled salmon, guinea fowl, creamy curry.
Description:
Eikendal Chardonnay
Ingredients:
Wine
Allergens:
Contains sulphites
Net quantity:
0,75 l
Importer:
Vin Africa Barbara Lehr e.K., Beethovenstr. 3/13, D-69168 Wiesloch
Country of origin:
South Africa