Chardonnay

Pork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Vegetarian, Poultry

Cavalli Wine Estate is located on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, South Africa in an area known as the Helderberg also known as the Golden Triangle due to the exceptional quality of wines that are produced in this region. With 27ha of vineyards planted in rich koffieklip soils and cooled by late afternoon breezes from False Bay our vineyards benefit tremendously by the unique terroir in which the vines are planted. The utmost care is taken to ensure that the vineyards are meticulously farmed for the production of only the most premium quality fruit. Cavalli Wine Estate is home to some of the best Chenin blanc and Cabernet sauvignon in the region, both of which have been at the helm of producing award winning wines. We also focus on Chardonnay, Viognier, Verdelho, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Shiraz.

Harvest began at first light with three separate morning pickings to preserve grape freshness and highlight distinct vineyard terroirs.

The wine matured for 10 months in French oak barrels (30% new, 300L Burgundy Cooper), with fermentation, partial malolactic fermentation (20%), and extended lees ageing (9 months) contributing to its layered character.

Whole bunch pressing was followed by a two-day settling period before fermentation in 225L and 300L barrels. Each picking was inoculated with a unique yeast strain to enhance complexity and depth in the final blend.