Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.58%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now to 2031
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 22, 2021
Vine Age 26 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes for Mrs English come from a single 0.78-hectare vineyard at 375 meters above sea level. In 2021, the vines were 26 years old and the crop yield was 8.82 tons/ha. The grapes were picked between 22.5-23° Balling with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice settled in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14° Celsius before the clear juice was racked to French Oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with a different yeast strain. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts to ensure a 'softer' wine with complexity. 40% New, 40% 2nd fill and 20% third fill barrels were used for Mrs English. The wine was sulphured and then left to mature in barrels for 11 months with battonage taking place every week.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus flavours
Palate: full palate, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 887 1132
Email
Cellarmaster
Wynand Lategan