CapMaritimeChardonnay2022

Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2020“Made by Gottfried Mocke of Boekenhoutskloof, but sold under its own label, thisstylish Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnay is made with fruit that used to go intoSumaridge. Marrying barrel- and concrete-fermented and aged portions, it hasjasmine and hawthorn aromas, pear and citrus fruit and very subtle wood spices.2020-25â€?â€?93 Points

Country: South Africa

Region: Hemel en Aarde Ridge

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

ABV: 13.8%

Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2021“Spontaneously fermented, like sibling, 60% in new oak, rest concrete’eggsâ€?(vsPinot‘s 100% concrete vats). All-wholebunch 2018 is elegant, with pristine orchard& stonefruit, hint of apple blossom, creamy vanilla. Dry, with, a grapefruit pith finish.Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge WO.”â€?4.5 Stars & 94 Points