Dewetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay – Unoaked

From the DeWetshof family winery, the 'Pioneers of Chardonnay as they introduced this varietal to the Robertson Region in the early 1970's with vine clippings from a top vineyard of Burgundy, France. The soils of their estate vineyards in the Robertson region are rich in limestone, which allow Chardonnay to emit optimum varietal expression of rich complexity. 100% stainless steel aging, the Limestone Hill has notes of grapefruit and melon, with the complexity balanced by a nuanced elegance ending with a delicate ripeness. The American critic Robert Parker describes this wine as: “The De Wetshof Estate Limestone Hill Chardonnay never sees oak, and offers impeccably pure, refreshing apple, peach and lemon fruit, a lovely leesy richness of texture, and a nutty, chalky, fruit-filled finish of imposing length. Understated and less tropical than some of the better un-oaked Chardonnays, this wine possesses far better balance and sheer drinkability – not to mention more finesse – than 99% of the world’s Chardonnay I have experienced.”