“I think a sense of place is very important when it comes to winemaking. I think we have gone past being a regional-based or estate-based industry. It’s really drilled down into single vineyards and then channelling them through into the cellar.”
JD graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2007 with a BSc in viticulture and oenology degree. He worked at Beyerskloof, Graham Beck Wines as well as at Stonestreet Winery in Sonoma County in California, US, before being appointed as winemaker at Steenberg Vineyards in 2009.
He was then promoted to cellarmaster in 2012 until April 2019, when he joined Warwick as cellarmaster. He has received numerous awards over the years.
100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
This Chardonnay is crafted from grapes sourced from two distinct Stellenbosch vineyards, one nestled on the foothills of the Simonsberg and the other located on the Helderberg. The grapes undergo meticulous handpicking and whole bunch pressing, with settling in the tank overnight. Aging takes place in French oak barrels, with 33% new, 50% second fill, and 17% third fill 228-litre barrels utilized. The wine matures for a duration of 11 months in barrel, allowing for the development of its unique character and complexity.
Tasting Notes: Classically styled and inspired Chardonnay, oatmeal and mineral nose, supported by notes of by apple and citrus. The palate is light and refined, with a mineral core and lush citrus fruit.
Ready for drinking now until 2029.
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes: The nose is restrained, classic, pure and true to Chardonnay. Yellow citrus, green apple, roasted nuts and spice. The palate is light and structured, tightly wound and bursting with citrus and apple.
Ready for drinking now and until 2029.
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
100% Chardonnay
Two unique Stellenbosch Chardonnay vineyards are used in the production of this distinct Chardonnay; one situated on the foothills of the Simonsberg and the other on the Helderberg. Grapes are hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, followed by settling in tank overnight. Juice is racked to barrel the following day for fermentation in 33% new, 50% second fill and 17% third fill 228 litre French oak barrels, followed by an ageing period of nine months before blending, filtration and bottling in February 2021.
Tasting Notes: The nose is restrained and focused, citrus, stone fruits, roasted almonds, yellow apple and oatmeal. The palate is packed with fruit weight, green apple, citrus and spice, balanced by fresh acidity.
Ready for drinking in 2022 and until 2027.
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
100% Chardonnay
Two Stellenbosch Chardonnay vineyards are used in the production of this beautiful Chardonnay, one on the Simonsberg and one on the Helderberg. Grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed to extract the juice as gently as possible. The juice is then settled overnight and racked to barrel. Natural fermentation in 228 litre French oak barrels. 33% new, 33% second fill and 34% third fill. After fermentation, the wine was aged a further nine months before filtration and bottling.
Tasting Notes: Green and gold in colour, aromas of stone fruit, citrus, roasted nuts and baked apple. The palate is rich and broad with citrus and apple, rich and lingering with a wonderful persistent aftertaste.
Ready for drinking now, through to 2025.
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
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