Lime marmalade with toasted buttery notes on the palate, citrus character runs true, supported by just a touch of fine grain oak and a finish of browned butter. AWARDS: 93 pts Tim Atkin, 92 pts Winemag.co.za, Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challange

Its creamy and roasted character calls for fried or grilled fish with accompanying sauce, white meat such as chicken, pork or veal and hearty, creamy dishes. It also likes to eat shellfish such as crab and lobster.

climate

Humid subtropical climate

soil

Soil: Hutton, cracking clay soils.

vinification

100% Chardonnay; late harvests; fermented in 300L French Oak barrels and aged on the lees for 9 months. 30% New oak and 70% older oak was used.