Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 (#4)

Region: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Varietal(s): 100% Chardonnay Alcohol: 12.9% Acidity: 6.40 g/L pH: 3.28 Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/L Production: 7,929 cases (47,575 bottles)

Vinification:

• Whole bunch pressed, settled without enzymes

• Fermented in 500L French oak barrels & 5,100L foudre

• 20% new oak; 18% completed malolactic fermentation

• Aged 11 months on lees before blending & bottling

Weather Conditions: Cool, dry harvest with delayed budding and flowering. Small but high-quality yields, carefully picked to ensure freshness.

Tasting Notes: Bright and crisp with aromas of quince, citrus peel, lime, and butterscotch caramel. Notes of pear drop lead into a lush, balanced palate with vibrant citrus, minerality, and a long textured finish.