Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay Stellenbosch (75cl)

This is a Chardonnay from Glenelly, an estate on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The estate's soils are mainly decomposed granite over a deep clay base, and its vineyards include a high proportion of cooler, eastern-facing slopes. The wine is a pure, bright, fresh straw colour. The nose has butterscotch, vanilla and apple pie with a hint of pear drop. The palate is lush, poised and balanced, with comforting citrus and stone fruit leading to a long, round, textured finish.