COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Richard Kershaw Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kershaw Wines Clonal Selection Chardonnay is a white wine from the Elgin region in the Western Cape, South Africa. Established by Richard Kershaw, South Africa's only winemaking Master of Wine, the winery focuses on producing site-specific wines from cool climates. The Elgin Valley's high altitude and oceanic influence provide conditions ideal for Chardonnay. This particular bottling utilizes specific Dijon clones, chosen for their ability to produce elegant wines, and is sourced from small vineyard plots with distinct soil types. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes capturing the unique terroir of Elgin through meticulous viticultural and oenological practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from specific Dijon clones (CY76, CY95, CY96) developed in Burgundy.
Fact 02
Elgin's climate is often compared to Burgundy, France.
Fact 03
Richard Kershaw is South Africa's sole winemaking Master of Wine.
Fact 04
The wine is made from small plots with distinct soil types.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kershaw Wines Clonal Selection Chardonnay is produced using whole-bunch pressing, followed by fermentation in Burgundy barrels. A portion of new oak is utilized during aging, complemented by lees aging. This approach is designed to enhance the wine's complexity and texture. Low yields are maintained in the vineyard to ensure grape concentration and quality. The winemaking process is guided by Richard Kershaw's philosophy of site-specific expression and meticulous attention to detail, aiming to capture the essence of the Elgin terroir.
