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lair-kaaimansgat-chardonnay 2022
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Bouchard Finlayson
Bouchard Finlayson serves as a family affair and a symbol of collaboration. Established by Peter Finlayson in 1989, the winery stemmed from the partnership of the founder with Paul Bouchard, a renowned Burgundian winemaker. Bouchard Finlayson is a place that combines the elements of the winemaking heritage of the old world and the innovative inventions of recent times. The estate of the winery lies in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of South Africa. Since the beginning, Peter pioneered the plantation and growth of the Pinot Noir grape variety in the region. He was responsible for bringing in and introducing Nebbiolo and Sangiovese in the vineyards of South Africa. Nonetheless, both Paul and Peter had a dedication and love for crafting and developing unique wines that express the characteristics and quality of their coastal terroirs. Their alliance and the hard work and effort they put behind the winery helped Bouchard Finlayson earn and enjoy the reputation and fame it has to this day. The passion they shared for Pinot Noir allowed them to transform the virgin soil of the area into a kind suitable for the vineyards. It laid the foundation for the extensive growth of the grapevines and the development of the winery’s cellar. The workers in the 25-hectare vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson follow a meticulous system and technique of planting the grapevines. They respect the time-honoured winemaking principles from Burgundy. Such practices allow the produced wines to express the refreshing maritime climate of the region. The winery believes that every aspect of the vineyard gets reflected in the drinks. Thus, they take enormous care of their lands and even the harvest process. The staff select and use only those grapes that achieve the desired standard of maturity. Overall, Bouchard Finlayson deems the time consuming and labour extensive to be worth it.
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Долината Хемел-ен-Аарде
Hemel-en-Aarde, a region nestled between majestic mountain peaks and sprawling fynbos, evokes apt images of the literal translation: heaven on earth. Its untouched beauty is a harmonious blend of well-tended vineyards, farmlands, and pristine natural landscapes. Shielded from urbanization and industrialization, this area is a part of the globally recognized Cape Floral Kingdom, celebrated for its unparalleled biodiversity. In 2019, the Hemel-en-Aarde valley made history as South Africa’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, marking a significant milestone for the African continent and further providing some context as to why this should be right up there as an unequivocal ‘must’ on your travel bucket-list. From ancient soils to celebrated biodiversity, these characteristics greatly influence the wines produced here. The three appellations within Hemel-en-Aarde benefit from a remarkable maritime influence, making it one of South Africa’s premier wine-growing regions. Abundant winter rainfall, protection from hail and spring frost, cool-climate conditions, and slow ripening all contribute to the production of exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, renowned on a global scale. Here, 20 small family-owned wineries passionately craft site-specific wines that exude regional authenticity. Remarkably, one-third of these producers are champions of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), emphasizing their commitment to sustainable practices and environmental conservation. Not only revered for its exceptional wines, the valley is also admired as one of the most captivating wine regions in South Africa with its unparalleled natural beauty. The proverbial cherry on the top, is the close proximity to the coastal haven of Hermanus. In addition to the mesmerizing whale watching opportunities, specifically over the season from July to November when the Southern Right whales grace the picturesque bay with their playful presence, the region also boasts stunning beaches, abundant nature, captivating art, rich history, vibrant culture, and a thriving local food and wine scene.
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most famous white-wine grape and also one of the most widely planted. Of course, the most highly regarded expressions of the variety are those from Burgundy and California, but many high-quality examples are made in Italy, Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America. Describing the flavours of Chardonnay is not easy. This is not thanks to the complexity of the varietal itself but usually due its susceptibility to winemaking techniques - such as Malolactic fermentation which gives distinctive buttery aromas or Fermentation or maturation in oak barrels which contributes to the wine with smokey notes of vanilla, honey and even cinnamon, and not last the lees contact while in barrel imparts biscuity, doughy flavours. And all these incorporated with the varietal aromas of tropical (banana, pineapple and guava) to stone fruits (peach, nectarine and apricot), sometimes even citrus and apple notes. Climate plays a major role in dictating which fruit flavours a Chardonnay will have - warm regions (California, Australia ) make more tropical styles; temperate zones (southern Burgundy, New Zealand) - stone fruit notes, while the very coolest (Chablis, Champagne) lean towards green-apple aromas.
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