ATLAS SWIFT Wellington Chardonnay 2024

WINEMAKER: Martin Smith

COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay ORIGIN Wellington

AGE OF VINES: 7 years

IRRIGATION: Supplemental / drip

SOIL TYPE: Glenrosa, decomposed Schist & Shale

PRODUCTION VOLUME: 2340 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.

The ǁine͛s coloƵr is a pale lemon͘ The fragrances are inƚense͕ reminiscenƚ of tropical island fruits like green pineapples and mangos, with additional scents of limes. There's a hint of Flor yeast and Fynbos on the nose that adds further complexity. It's medium-bodied, rich in structure, and beautifully balanced across fruit, acidity, and oak. On the finish you can taste the fruity richness, with a hint of green almonds right at the end.

4,5 Sterne Platter´s Wine Guide