ATLAS SWIFT Cape South Coast Chardonnay 2024

WINEMAKER: Martin Smith

COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay ORIGIN Onder-Duiwenhoksriver – Cape South Coast

AGE OF VINES: 11 years IRRIGATION Supplemental / drip

SOIL TYPE: Limestone and chalk

PRODUCTION VOLUME: 1895 x 750ml

AGEING POTENTIAL: 6 to 8 years from vintage _____________________________________________

The grapes were hand-harvested, de-stemmed and transferred to French oak barrels (20% new and the balance made up of 2nd and 3rd fill oak) where it underwent alcoholic fermentation, without the addition of cultured yeasts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place in all the barrels. Matured in oak for a total period of 12 months, with lees stirring once a week to enhance the texture. Aged in bottle for a further 6 months prior to its release.

Colours of a brilliant golden green; citrusy scents like lemon, lime, and orange peel; hints of brioche in the background. The acidity is balanced, and the midpalate is an explosion of citrus fruit. The chalky, mineral, and somewhat salty aftertaste is a result of the vineyard's exposure to limestone-rich soils.

4,5 Sterne Platter´s Wine Guide