LINTON PARK - Chardonnay - Wellington - South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
Wellington
Chardonnay
Product Description
Description
Golden yellow colour. An elegant style, with pronounced ripe fruit, spicy aromatics and lots of complex Chardonnay flavours, echoing ripe pear, fig, melon and buttery nuances. The palate folds together nicely on the finish where the French oak and flavours are rich and concentrated. Pair with mixed salads or salmon in creamy dill sauce. An absolute must is salmon with a creamy dill sauce. Serving suggestions: Best at a temperature between 10 and 12�C. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Seafood
An absolute must is salmon with a creamy dill sauce. Best at a temperature between 10° C and 12° C.
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Others
Spinach salad, toasted almonds and bits of dried cranberries are tossed together in a bowl and dressed with a sweet and tangy vinegar and oil dressing full of sesame and poppy seeds.
Wine Facts
| Grape Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Wellington |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | JG Auret |
| Producer | Linton Park Wines |
| Average age of vines | 22 years |
| Production method | 12,000 bottles |
| Harvest method | Hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | 2 weeks |
| Aging | 12 months on French oak barrel |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Nose Attribute | Citrus, Fruity, Spices, Toasted |
| SKU | SA26 |
Vineyard Info
Our Linton Park wines are made from vineyards that are called De Slange Rivier (Serpent river) that were founded by French Huguenot Louis Fourie in 1699, land granted by Cape Governor Adriaan Van Der Stel. 84 Hectares under vine nestling on the high slopes of the Groenberg Mountain, Wellington District with sweeping views across to Table Mountain. The area benefits from a cool breeze micro-climate, allowing for slow ripening.
Our Chardonnay vines thrive on the decomposed high mineral soil types, Oakleaf with dark brown coloured porous subsoil is dominant together with Tukulu and Dundee soil formations on the mountain. The necessary irrigation is done on a few blocks due to the magnificent soil types and a 7 wire hedge trellis system keep these delicate foliage of the vines in place. Hand selected from the best specific blocks at dawn to keep grapes cool for vinification. Some of the Chardonnay vines are grown at the highest and coolest area giving optimum flavour characteristics.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Golden yellow colour. An elegant style, with pronounced ripe fruit, spicy aromatics and lots of complex Chardonnay flavours, echoing ripe pear, fig, melon and buttery nuances. The palate folds together nicely on the finish where the French oak and flavours are rich and concentrated. Pair with mixed salads or salmon in creamy dill sauce. An absolute must is salmon with a creamy dill sauce. Serving suggestions: Best at a temperature between 10 and 12�C. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Seafood
An absolute must is salmon with a creamy dill sauce. Best at a temperature between 10° C and 12° C.
-
Others
Spinach salad, toasted almonds and bits of dried cranberries are tossed together in a bowl and dressed with a sweet and tangy vinegar and oil dressing full of sesame and poppy seeds.
| Grape Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Wellington |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | JG Auret |
| Producer | Linton Park Wines |
| Average age of vines | 22 years |
| Production method | 12,000 bottles |
| Harvest method | Hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | 2 weeks |
| Aging | 12 months on French oak barrel |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Nose Attribute | Citrus, Fruity, Spices, Toasted |
| SKU | SA26 |
Our Linton Park wines are made from vineyards that are called De Slange Rivier (Serpent river) that were founded by French Huguenot Louis Fourie in 1699, land granted by Cape Governor Adriaan Van Der Stel. 84 Hectares under vine nestling on the high slopes of the Groenberg Mountain, Wellington District with sweeping views across to Table Mountain. The area benefits from a cool breeze micro-climate, allowing for slow ripening.
Our Chardonnay vines thrive on the decomposed high mineral soil types, Oakleaf with dark brown coloured porous subsoil is dominant together with Tukulu and Dundee soil formations on the mountain. The necessary irrigation is done on a few blocks due to the magnificent soil types and a 7 wire hedge trellis system keep these delicate foliage of the vines in place. Hand selected from the best specific blocks at dawn to keep grapes cool for vinification. Some of the Chardonnay vines are grown at the highest and coolest area giving optimum flavour characteristics.
