Atlas Swift, Cederberg, Chardonnay 2024
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TASTING NOTES
This pale straw-tinted wine greets you with scents of vanilla pod, orange blossoms, jasmine, and neroli oil. The aromatic dance continues with additional notes of white stone fruits and lemon zest adding layers of complexity.
Bright, clean acidity with a delicate subtleness graces the palate. The full, velvety texture offers a luxury feel, concluding with almond, desiccated coconut, and citrus zest flavors. A lengthy finish transforms each sip into a memorable wine moment.
Vinification Process
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.
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin: Cederberg Mountains
Age of Vines: 6 years
Irrigation: Supplemental/drip
Soil Type: Weathered sandstone and Ferricrete
Production Volume: 1098 x 750ml
Ageing Potential: 6 to 8 years from vintage
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
| Varietals |
100% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol | 13.49 % |
| Residual Sugar | 1.7 g/L |
| pH | 3.36 |
| Total Acidity | 6.1 g/L |