Excelsior Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Excelsior Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from Robertson Valley, South Africa, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Excelsior Wine Estate sources the wine from a blend of its three best Chardonnay blocks, with grapes harvested by hand. Half is aged in equal parts French and American oak, while the remaining half stays unoaked. The nose opens with mild white tea and flint, then ripe peach, orange blossom, green apple and a subtle marmalade quality. The palate has zesty lemon and lime, ripe stone fruit, pineapple, pear and gentle herbal notes, with a creamy texture from partial oak aging. The finish is medium in length with gentle acidity, overripe citrus, soft peach and light toasty warmth.