Wine Diemersdal, "Unwooded" Chardonnay, Durbanville, 2018
Tasting Notes
The wine is a pale straw color.
Wine lures soft, fresh taste with hints of nectarine and melon, light nuances of lime blossom, refreshing aftertaste and spicy aftertaste.
The wine shows an elegant, fruity aroma with notes of apple, pear and peach,
The wine is an excellent aperitif. Also, it is a distinct addition to snacks and salads.
Interesting Facts
Diemersdal, "Unwooded" Chardonnay - an elegant white wine, created from the same grape variety, which grows on granite soils. "Unwooded" in the title refers to the fact that the wine is not aged in oak barrels. The average age of the vines is 8-26 years. After the harvest, which is only to achieve optimum ripeness of berries, grapes fermented at a controlled temperature of 14-16 ° C in steel tanks. Matured wine on the lees in stainless steel vats. Wine "Unwooded" Chardonnay is an excellent aperitif, before use it is recommended to cool to 10-12 ° C.
Wine "Unwooded" Chardonnay won a number of medals and awards:
- Vintage 2014 - a gold medal of the competition "Michelangelo Intl 'Wine Awards, 2014";
- Vintage 2013 - a double gold medal of the competition "Michelangelo Intl 'Wine Awards, 2013";
- Vintage 2010 - a gold medal of the competition "Michelangelo Intl 'Wine Awards, 2010";
- Vintage 2009 - the 4 stars from "John Platter Wine Guide, 2010";
Producer's description
When the inventory has been found in the basement of an old leather-bound book, which records date back to 1705 year. In 1885, the estate passed into the hands Dimersdal family Louws, and today it is led by the sixth generation. The farm is located on the slopes of Dorstberg, its area covers 340 hectares under vines allotted 180 hectares. For the production of red wines open fermentors used to enhance natural flavors and softening tannins. For exposure of each grape variety masters with great caution pick barrel.
For the production of white wines built a new winery, where the method of minimum intervention.
Today Diemersdal economy is one of the leading places in the South African wine industry and its production from year to conquer new horizons.
