Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2018

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel

Main Variety - Chardonnay

Alcohol - 13 %vol

pH - 3.36

RS - 1.6 g/l

Total Acid - 6.4 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - White

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fruity

Accolades

2018 Prescient Chardonnay Report - 91
2018 Platter's South African Wine Guide - 4 stars
2017 Vitis Vinifera - Gold
2018 Tim Atkin Master of Wine - Medals of excellence - 93
2018 Old Mutual Competition - Bronze
2018 Vitis Vinifera Awards - Gold

Vintage 2018
2019 Prescient Chardonnay Report - 91 Points

Tasting Notes

A well-balanced Chardonnay that displays honest fruit. Burned butter, citrus and fine minerality are prominent on the nose. The mid palate offers a long pineapple finish with well balanced zesty citrus acidity.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

In The Vineyard

Vines planted: 1995
Soil: Hutton
Irrigation: Dry Land
Trellising: 5 wire extended moveable Perold
Elevation: 350m

About The Harvest

One of the more difficult years for Chardonnay due to cold evenings and strong winds during our flower season. This also led to very low production and uneven ripening of the grapes.

We harvested in stages to make sure we only receive optimal ripening fruit.

In The Cellar

Our new cold room allowed us to ferment and age our Chardonnay under temperature-controlled fermentation and aging conditions. The juice was fermented in 300L French Oak barrels and aged on the lees for 9 months. 70% New oak and 30% older oak was used.

Additional Information

Kapokberg translated as “snowy mountain”. In days gone, this hill, covered in white Spring flowers, resembled a snow-capped mountain. At 459m above sea level, it is the highest hill at Groote Post and bears the name of our vineyard selection wines.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2021	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2020	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2019	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2018	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2017	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2016	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2015	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2014	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Kapokberg Chardonnay 2013	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay