Delheim Estate Chardonnay sur Lie

High on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, 50 km from Cape Town, lies the family-owned Delheim estate.   The Sperling family has been making wines of character for many decades and takes a holistic approach to community and land, to wine making and to enduring good business practices.   Their aim has always been to nurture a strong culture of sustainable development on the farm and within the community that grows up and works together on the Delheim estate.

Winemaking - Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Fermented in French Oak barrels, a combination of 500l and 225l - 15% new wood.   Wine left on its lees for nine months, before blending and bottling.

Tasting Note: Vibrant golden colour with citrus and stone fruit on the nose and subtle oak spice. The palate is well balanced with a medium bodied structure with the creamy notes from the oak not overpowering the elegant fruit ending on a fresh acidity note.