Atlas Swift Shelter Chardonnay 2022

Kleur: heldergeel
Geur: mooi open, rijp citrus, ‘lemon curd’, zuivel, brioche.
Smaak: sappig, romig, grapefruit, ananas en noten, subtiel.
Houdbaar: op dronk, gemaakt om goed te ouderen, minimaal tot 2027
Lekker bij: volle vissoorten als zalm en tong, schaal-en schelpdieren, sushi, jonge kaas, gevogelte als kalkoen.

Herkomst
A blend of components from the four different areas we use in the Atlas Swift range – same winemaking procedure but giving you the best of four worlds. WINE OF ORIGIN: Cape South Coast, Cederberg, Robertson and Wellington. SOIL TYPE: Limestone / schist / sandstone / shale.

Winemaking
The grapes were harvested by hand, whole bunch pressed and transferred to older French oak barrels (3rd and 4th fill) where it underwent spontaneous fermentation. The wine was fermented and matured in oak for a total period of 12 months, with lees stirring twice a week to enhance the texture. Only 20% underwent malolactic fermentation to retain the freshness. After bottling, the wine was aged for a further 12 months prior to its release.

Tasting note
Upfront aromas of ripe citrus, burnt orange and lemon curd. Sultry flavours of grapefruit and hazelnuts on the palate, with a bright acidity to complement the creamy vanilla flavours. Flavours of freshly baked brioche and yeasty notes on the lengthy finish.

Platter’s ****(*) 90/100 
A blend of chardonnays from the five Atlas Swift terroirs, ripe & rounded 2022 offers juicy apple & tropical fruit flavours in harmony with creamy vanilla from year in 30% new oak.