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RESOLUTE 166
Chardonnay
Our Resolute is always crafted from a single vineyard of the unusual 166 Chardonnay selection grown in the Kuils River Hills overlooking False Bay. This is a more floral, Muscat-scented Chardonnay selection than typical Chardonnay clones. On the palate the aromas are echoed by juicy citrus fruit characters, that always include naartjie (tangerine), orange and lemon. The 166 selection is often blended with other Chardonnays to lift the fruit character of the blend. We decided we liked it so much on its own that we would let it speak for itself.What surprised us was how happily it takes to wood fermentation and maturation. Instead of the Muscat scents being lost, they seem to intensify in barrel.
The 166 barrel lots always give the most exciting fermentation aromas and flavours. When "Crush" starts wearing us down we find that a quick barrel tasting of 166 gives us a lift.We call it "Resolute", because most other winemakers think we should blend it away, and we are determined not to.
Resolute is always very different to our other Chardonnay,Two Roads. With Resolute 166 we are aiming for a shameless and bold expression of the varietal characters of Chardonnay 166 selection. It is always a juicy wine with upfront fruit and a creamy mouthfeel.
Tasting Discription: On the nose, orange, marmalade, caramel, nutmeg and naartjie. This intense combination of scents moves
through a caramel, butterscotch, orange palate to finish with hints of pecan nut. Fresh, lively and morish.
Food Paring: Caesar salad, homemade green peper, sundried tomato and salami quiche.
Analysis: Alc 13.85% Ta 5.2 Ph 3.23
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