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Moederkerk
Chardonnay
2023
Wine Of Origin Stellenbosch
THE BUILDING
THE VINTAGE
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
TASTING NOTES
THE BUILDING
The beautiful Moederkerk is an unpretentious example of Neo-Gothic architecture, located in the heart of Stellenbosch and surrounded by oaks. Its familiar steeple watches over residents as they go about their daily business. The clean and striking beauty of the Moederkerk is reminiscent of our bright yet elegant Chardonnay.
THE VINTAGE
A dry winter season with well below average rainfall. Cold units were made up for in later winter and early spring. Slightly earlier budding, but good, even budding and flowering with an average yield. December brought a lot of rain, lowering temperatures and replenishing water reserves. Hot weather in early January encouraged ripening, becoming more moderate with cool nights to retain acidity. A good vintage for white varieties.
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Grapes are hand harvested then 100% whole bunch pressed. 75% of the wine is fermented in oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel tanks. Lees stirring is performed once every three weeks, and partial malolactic fermentation is allowed, to add texture and character to the wine. Maturation takes place for six months in French oak barrels, using 10% new oak, 20% second fill, and 70% seasoned oak.
TASTING NOTES
Indulgent aromas of jasmine, fresh pear, lemon meringue and a hint of toast. Soft and smooth on the palate, with balanced acidity and medium body. Finely textured with flavours of lemon, winter melon, butter and a hint of vanilla.
Helderberg
SOUTH WEST ASPECT
Tropical fruit, texture, and natural acidity influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.
Devonvalley
SOUTH EAST ASPECT
Ripe citrus and mineral texture derived from the upper vineyard. Lean lemon and lime flavors with bright acidity from the lower vineyard.
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